Douglas Edgar Widder,82, of
Sheboygan Falls, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018, at the Sheboygan Senior
Community.
Doug was born on August 30, 1935,
in Sheboygan, to Edgar and Hildegarde (Wesener) Widder. He was a 1954 graduate
of Sheboygan Central High School. He served his country in the United States
Army from 1954-1957. On October 29, 1971, Doug married Susan Lauff in
Sheboygan. He was employed at Tecumseh for 32 years as a laborer.
Doug was a member of St. Paul
Lutheran Church in Sheboygan Falls. He enjoyed watching the Brewers, watching
his grandsons play ball, sharing conversations about cars with his son, and
spending time Up North every year with his family.
Doug is survived by his wife,
Susan Jean Widder; son, Scott (Kelli) Widder; two grandchildren, Brent Widder
and Drew Widder; one sister, Judith (Gene) Reinemann; mother-in-law, Jean (Jon)
Nelson; and two brothers-in-law, Jerry (Patti) Lauff, and Bob (Nancy) Lauff. He
is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Doug was preceded in death by his
parents; grandson, Collin Richard Widder; and father-in-law, Richard Lauff.
A funeral service to celebrate
Doug's life will be held on Friday, June 1, 2018, at 7pm, at the Wenig Funeral
Home in Sheboygan Falls with Rev. Tom Gudmundson officiating. A burial will
take place at Sheboygan Falls Cemetery.
Relatives and friends may greet
the family at the funeral home on Friday, June 1, 2018, from 4pm until the time
of service at 7pm.
A memorial fund is being
established in his name.
The family wishes to extend a
heartfelt thank you to the staffs at both the Sheboygan Senior Community Center
and Pine Haven Christian Home for all their care and compassion they gave to
Doug.
For online condolences and
additional information please visit www.wenigfh.com.
The Wenig Funeral Home of
Sheboygan Falls (920-467-3431) is serving the Widder family with arrangements.
