Harold “Hal” John Doll, 71, of Sweet Home passed away Thursday. He was born in Kensington, Minnesota to Joseph John and Nellie Ellen (Hale) Doll.

Hal grew up in Chokio, Minnesota. He moved to Colorado and then on to Oregon in 1962. He has lived in Sweet Home since 1969.

He served in the United States Army from 1958 to 1961. He owned and helped operate the Waterhole Tavern for 26 years and was a partner in the Firepit Tavern for three years.

Hal enjoyed playing cards and traveling.

He is survived by: his wife, Cheri Doll of Sweet Home; daughters, Jeana Doll of Sweet Home and Brittany Warthen of Monmouth; son, Cordell Doll of Coos Bay; sisters, JoAnne Morrill of Grand Junction, Colorado and Florence McLamb of Fayetteville, North Carolina; stepdaughter, Donna St. John-Brummett of Pahrump, Nevada; 10 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Hal was preceded in death by: his father, Joseph Doll in 1989; mother, Nellie Doll in 2001; brother, Arthur Doll in 2010; and stepson, Kevin Stiles.

Memorial contributions can be made in Harold’s name to Samaritan Evergreen Hospice; 1046 6th Avenue S.W., Albany, Oregon 97321-1999.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 5, 2012 at the VFW Hall in Sweet Home.

Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet Home Funeral Chapel.