George F. “Rick” Doehne, 70 of Midland, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2017. Memorial services will be held at 1:00pm at Fannin Terrace Baptist Church on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 with Pastor and friend Douglas Lamb officiating. Flowers may be directed to Nalley-Pickle and Welch Funeral Home.Rick was born on January 17, 1947 in Orange, New Jersey to Robert and Anne Doehne. He served in the United States Navy from 1969 until his honorable discharge in 1973 plus an additional 33 years in the Naval Reserve. He graduated from New Mexico Tech with a degree in petroleum geology and geophysics in 1976. He was employed by The University of Texas System, University Lands for 20 years. Rick participated in various professional organizations including the West Texas Geological Society and the International Right-of-Way Association. After his retirement as a petroleum geologist he became the business administrator at Fannin Terrace Baptist Church. Rick also enjoyed serving in the children’s ministries at Fannin Terrace for many years. Rick is survived by his wife of 39 years, Wanda Skaggs Doehne of Midland; brothers, Robert (Susan) Doehne of Ft. Myers, FL and James Doehne of San Bernardino, CA; niece, Stephanie (Robert) Daugherty; nephew, Jeffrey (Jamie) Doehne; and numerous friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Anne Doehne.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice or Fannin Terrace Baptist Church, 2800 Mogford St., Midland, Texas 79705.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle and Welch Funeral Home and Crematory of Midland. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com,
