Alfred 'Fred" Guy Dokey

   Fred Dokey, 73 of Danville, passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2024 at OSF Sacred Heart Hospital in Danville. Per his wishes he has chosen to be cremated, and a Celebration of Life is planned for Saturday, May 4th at 11am at Union Corner Church, 14158 Perrysville Rd. in Danville. A memorial visitation will be immediately prior from 10-11am. 

   Fred was born to James and Vivian (Moore) Dokey on August 6, 1950 in Danville; the youngest of five children. Fred went to Danville schools, graduating in 1968 from Danville High School. He was a machinist who worked for Hyster for thirty years before retiring in 2002. Fred enjoyed golfing, was a sports enthusiast who loved the Illini, the Cubs and the Bears, and was an animal lover. He was never without a cat or a dachshund under his feet!

   Fred married Sue Brady on July 6, 1993 and the two have loved living life together. He is survived by his loving wife Sue; his sisters-in-law: Pat Dokey and Lauri Weller; his brothers-in-law: David Brady and Karl Kruger; a grandson: Mitchell Bowers; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He will also be missed by his many friends and church family. He was preceded in death by his parents, his four siblings: Jim, Jean, Carol, and Richard, and a sister-in-law: Mary Kruger.

   Messages and memories may be left on our website at www.KrugerCoanPape.com, or on the Kruger Funeral Home Facebook page. Memorials may be made in Fred’s name to Union Corner Church, CARA, or the Danville Humane Society.

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