The son of Frank and Shirley Thayer, he was born July 19, 1954 in Hayward, Wisconsin and graduated from Hayward High School with the class of 1972.
On May 3, 1984 Doug married Catherine (Linde) Thayer at St. Patrick’s Church in Fond du Lac.
He worked as a machinist at Mercury Marine until his retirement in 2004.
Doug was known for his sense of humor and impressive collection of sports cards and memorabilia. He also enjoyed fishing, camping, and spending time with friends and family.
Doug is survived by his wife of 34 years, Catherine Thayer; his beloved children, Christopher Zabolski, Joline Thayer, and Jordan Thayer; his sisters, Ann, Florence, Mary, Lisa, Constance, Donna, Patricia, Joni, Libby, Sarah; his sister-in-law, Elizabeth; his brother, Russell; and many nieces and nephews.
Douglas’ jokes and infallible memory will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Amber; his sister, Kimberly; and his brothers Frank, William, Peter and David.
A visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. with a service at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 8, 2018 in the chapel at Lakeview Memorial Park, 2786 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh, with burial to follow.
A memorial fund in Doug’s name is being established.
Note: obituary prepared by Seefeld Funeral & Cremation Services
The son of Frank and Shirley Thayer, he was born July 19, 1954 in Hayward, Wisconsin and graduated from Hayward High School with the class of 1972.
On May 3, 1984 Doug married Catherine (Linde) Thayer at St. Patrick’s Church in Fond du Lac.
He worked as a machinist at Mercury Marine until his retirement in 2004.
Doug was known for his sense of humor and impressive collection of sports cards and memorabilia. He also enjoyed fishing, camping, and spending time with friends and family.
Doug is survived by his wife of 34 years, Catherine Thayer; his beloved children, Christopher Zabolski, Joline Thayer, and Jordan Thayer; his sisters, Ann, Florence, Mary, Lisa, Constance, Donna, Patricia, Joni, Libby, Sarah; his sister-in-law, Elizabeth; his brother, Russell; and many nieces and nephews.
Douglas’ jokes and infallible memory will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Amber; his sister, Kimberly; and his brothers Frank, William, Peter and David.
A visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. with a service at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 8, 2018 in the chapel at Lakeview Memorial Park, 2786 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh, with burial to follow.
A memorial fund in Doug’s name is being established.
Note: obituary prepared by Seefeld Funeral & Cremation Services
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