According to an obituary published by The Reflector, Bernardus “Benno” Adrianus Petrus Dobbe passed away on Feb. 5, 2026. The obituary describes him as a husband, father, grandfather, great‑grandfather and a longtime figure in the American floral industry.

Dobbe was known regionally for his role in the development of commercial floriculture across the Pacific Northwest. His work supported greenhouse operations, growers, and floral distributors throughout Washington and Oregon, influencing supply chains that extend into Cowlitz County’s retail and agricultural sectors. His companies’ long‑standing business relationships with local nurseries and floral retailers helped shape year‑round flower availability in communities along the I‑5 corridor, including Longview and Kelso.

The obituary notes that Dobbe’s leadership and industry vision spanned decades. While the notice focuses on his life and family, his passing marks the end of a career that helped integrate Northwest growers into national distribution networks—an infrastructure that remains a quiet but significant part of the local economy today.

No public statements regarding memorial services or regional acknowledgments were included in the obituary.

Sources

The Reflector: “In loving memory of Bernardus ‘Benno’ Dobbe: 1950–2026”