Apr
18
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Werner Harmsen Funeral Home
201 East Jefferson Street, Waupun, WI 53963
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsApr
18
1:00 p.m.
Werner Harmsen Funeral Home
201 East Jefferson Street, Waupun, WI 53963
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
Werner-Harmsen Funeral Home - WaupunDoug Moede, age 59 of Beaver Dam, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
Doug was born on June 1, 1967, to Orris and Nancy (Runge) Moede. He graduated from Waupun High School. Doug held several jobs throughout his life, including farming and milking cows, electric wiring, production line work, and most recently, driving forklift.
Doug enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and just being outdoors. He loved learning new survivalist skills and took pride in living off the land. Above all, his children were what mattered most to him.
Doug is survived by his daughters, Jessica Moede, Samantha (Robert) Torres, and Jennifer (fiancé, Don Engle) Moede; his grandchildren, Dawson, Rye, Joey, and Tyler; his siblings, Tammy Vande Zande, Dawn (Dan) Van Buren, Scott (Angie) Moede, and Lance (Jill) Moede; and further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his son, Jacob; his parents; a grandchild, Caven Donovan; an infant sister, Debbie; and other relatives.
A memorial gathering for Doug will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Werner Harmsen Funeral Home in Waupun from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 1:00 p.m.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read moreIf you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read moreApr
18
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Werner Harmsen Funeral Home
201 East Jefferson Street, Waupun, WI 53963
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsApr
18
1:00 p.m.
Werner Harmsen Funeral Home
201 East Jefferson Street, Waupun, WI 53963
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
Werner-Harmsen Funeral Home - Waupun