Harold D. Doescher

Harold D. Doescher, 90, Wisconsin Rapids, died Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at Aspirus Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 25, at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Wisconsin Rapids, with Pastor Timothy Wenger officiating. Entombment will be at the Forest Hill Mausoleum in Wisconsin Rapids.
Visitation will be at the church from 9 a.m. Saturday until the service.
Ritchay Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids assisted with
arrangements. Condolences may be offered online at www.ritchayfuneralhome.com.
Mr. Doescher was born Nov. 25, 1925, in Junction City, a son
of the late Charles and Rose (Tessmer) Doescher.
He was married to Donna M. Wotruba June 19, 1952, in
Milladore. She died Aug. 27, 2003.
He was employed in transportation and was a member of the
Teamsters Union. His retirement in 1983 completed a more than 25-year career at
CW Transport in Wisconsin Rapids.
He was a longtime member of St. Luke Lutheran Church, where
he was active in Veterans of the Cross.
Survivors include two daughters, Deborah Kay (Mike) Malooly
and Wendy Lou (Steve) Dudley, both of Wisconsin Rapids; two brothers, Ronald
(Marcia) Doescher, Wisconsin Rapids, and Leroy (Marlene) Doescher, Junction
City; one sister, Janice Thomas; and three grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by six brothers, Laverne,
Charles, Marlin, Ellard, Clayton and Leonard; and three sisters, Iva Moll,
Violet Swanson and Janet Normsoler.