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 ROBERT FRANKLIN DOSTER, 77
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WINTER HAVEN - Robert Franklin Doster, 77, of Winter Haven, FL, died March 11, 2013, with his son Brian by his side.
Mr. Doster was born July 13, 1935, in Lititz, PA, in a barn, to Franklin and Marguerite Doster.
A graduate of Lebanon Valley College and University of Maryland's Masters teaching program, he was a musician, music teacher, conductor and adjudicator of much renown for over half a century, most notably at Frederick High, MD, Annandale, VA, Towson University and until his passing at Polk State. He was also an avid amateur historian.
He is survived by his son Brian Doster and daughter-in-law Debbie of Tampa, FL, his daughter, Robyn Humphrey and son-in-law Christopher and their son Michael of Ellicott City, MD, grandchildren Karen Doster of Tallahassee, FL, Ben Doster of Tampa, FL, his brother Joe Doster, sister Rebecca Deibler of Lititz, PA, sister-in-law Marilyn Doster of Ormond Beach, FL and nieces, nephews and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his lovely bride of over 50 years, Barbara Doster and his brother Kenneth Doster.
Funeral Services will be held Monday, March 25th at 2:00 p.m. at Grace Lutheran at 327 Avenue C, S.E. Winter Haven, FL.
In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to be made to: Polk State College Foundation, Music Department Fund, 999 Avenue H, N.E., Winter Haven, FL 33881. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/theledger/name/robert-doster-obituary?pid=163743737
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Paul Peters
There is so much more to our AHS Band Director then we knew! This was included in an Internet piece
In 1979, Dr. Marchand, the Towson State Music Department, and the Towson State administration brought Mr. Robert Doster to Towson State to create a marching band. Mr. Doster earned a reputation for his work with marching bands at various schools in Frederick County, Maryland and Fairfax County, Virginia. The band he created at Towson has performed at many exhibitions throughout the state along with the Baltimore Cavalcade of Bands. The marching band was also the host band for the Maryland Tournament of Bands in 1986, and from 1993-2004 (with the exception of 2002).
Paul Peters
08/15/2021 Posting for Steve Holley
I feel like I’m on the PR staff for the Grim Reaper here lately. I’ve attached the obit of our departed Band Director Mr. Doster. While his passion for musical and marching perfection were second to none; his inability to compliment even the least progress was clearly noticed. I remember one time we crushed our contribution to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Festival in Herndon. We come in that following Monday with whatever the highest score was and all kinds of accolades and he said “Well…you fooled them but you can’t fool me!” RIP Big Bob!
Take care,
Steve Holley
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/theledger/name/robert-doster-obituary?pid=163743737
Thanks to Steve for the updates on Tim Gooley and our AHS Band Director, Robert Doster.
Debra Thomann (Carroll)
Mr. Doster helped so many students at Annandale High School. He was a hardworking individual who truly cared about his students. For me he stood out as my favorite teacher for all four years at Annandale. His love of music and his students really stood out.