David Stuebe and Chuck Doze met at an athletic club about 10 years ago and became “workout buddies,” then full-fledged friends, bonding over their similar backgrounds — military for Stuebe, law enforcement for Doze — and mutual desire to stay fit.
“You can tell he’s incredibly dedicated because he’s in the gym and he’s working out and he’s trying to stay fit so he’s able to do (his) job,” said Stuebe, the mayor of Washougal. “Chuck is relentless and dedicated. He would just keep going no matter what (happens). You can’t knock him down, and that’s what I appreciate about him.”