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MARION: Doug J. Thacker, age 63, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at his home with his loving wife by his side. On January 20, 1954, he was born to the late Lowell J. and Virginia (Ruth) Thacker, and in 2002, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, he married his wife Ruth A. (Marshall) Thacker, who still survives in Marion.
Doug loved the Ohio State Buckeyes, and he dearly loved his family. He was known far and wide as a jokester and a comedian.
He is survived by his wife Ruth of Marion; his brother Rich (Bev) Thacker; his sister Roxanna (Harry) Fry; his sister-in-law Venetia; his brothers-in-law John and Sambo; his beloved dog Jenny; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Lowell and Virginia, his grandparents Donna and James Calbert and Lem and Nora Thacker, his niece and nephew Megan and Matt, and his dog Lucy.
The family will be holding a private service at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.boydbornfuneralhome.com.
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Twin Fair group taken mid 70's...Doug has the mustache. Dick Dawson, Harley Hoover, Rick Fletcher and Doug.
Harley Hoover
December 30, 2019
Brad Gruber
October 30, 2017
Doug and I were close friends at Edison and Harding. Always fun to run around with.
R.I.P. Doug
Brenda Thacker-Petty
October 29, 2017
Sending prayers out to the Thacker family.Doug was the jokester of the family.He will be missed.
Carolyn Henderson
October 26, 2017
Rest in peace, my nephew. You fought the hard, long fight, now, it's time to rest.Deepest sympathy to your family, friends, and especially the love of your life, Ruthie.
Kim (Kirts) Novatny
October 24, 2017
Rich,
So sorry to read of your brother's passing. He will stay with you - always close to your heart.
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