Obituary of Stephen Mark Doerfler

Stephen Mark Doerfler was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on September 27, 1966, and was called home suddenly and unexpectedly on Christmas Day 2024, at the age of 58 years old. A loving and Christian husband, father, brother, teacher, and coach, Stephen valued his family, friends, students, and his community. Stephen is survived by his wife of 31 years, Elizabeth O’Neal Doerfler, and his 3 sons, Stephen Mark Doerfler II, Alexander Matthew Doerfler, and Nicholas Bernard Doerfler. He is preceded in death by his parents, Steve Wallace Doerfler and Ruthanne Marks Doerfler. Stephen also leaves his 2 brothers, Michael Todd Doerfler and Andrew Paul Doerfler, their wives, and many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

A dedicated and nurturing teacher and coach, Stephen taught Science and coached at Bowie Middle School in Irving, TX and he was a member of Calvery Lutheran Church in Richland Hills, TX. Stephen truly loved being a teacher and a coach as well as cooking, gardening, and hiking. Most of all Stephen enjoyed spending time with his family.

Visitation will be Friday, January 3, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Calvery Lutheran Church followed by a service at 10:00 a.m. A short reception will follow the service. Stephen will be interred in the Calvery Lutheran Church Columbarium to rest in peace with his church community.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests oak or pecan trees be planted in Stephen’s name.