Douglas Bigler Obituary
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Doug is survived by his wife, Angie Bigler, daughter, Ashley Dennis, granddaughter, Kenley Dennis, his sisters, Debbie Murphy, Rhonda Linder, and Cheryl Eggleton. His parents (Kenneth and Diane Workman) and family through marriage, as well as several nieces and nephews and his beloved pups, Sadie, Mia, and Kaydee.
As a 1982 graduate of River Valley High School, Doug was an avid athlete and involved in football, basketball, and baseball. He carried the values he learned through sports throughout his entire life - playing in basketball and softball leagues, pickup games, studying college and professional stats, collecting player trading cards, running fantasy leagues, and eventually became the head coach of the West Liberty Girls Teal and All Star Softball Teams from 1995-1998. He was a loyal Cleveland trifecta and Ohio State Buckeyes fan.
Doug was hired at Honda of America Manufacturing the same year he graduated high school as a production associate. Because of his work ethic and drive, after 32 years of employment, he rose through levels of leadership including production coordinator, new model trainer, safety coordinator, and retired as an administrative coordinator.
Doug will be missed and celebrated by all who knew him.
In honor of Doug's admiration for the Ohio State University, attendees are invited to wear buckeye colors to the visitation and funeral services.
Funeral services will be held 12:00 noon Saturday January 20, 2024 at Jennings Farley & Seeley Funeral Home and Crematory 5591 US Highway 68 S. West Liberty, Ohio 43357. Visitation will be Friday January 19, from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM, and on Saturday January 20, 10:00 AM until time of the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery West Liberty, Ohio.
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Randy Knox
January 17, 2024
So sorry for your loss. We will be praying for your family during this difficult time.
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Jim Krassow
January 16, 2024
To say we are saddened by the loss of our best friend would be an understatement. John Brady, Doug and I lived together on Carolyn Dr. in Marion Ohio. But our friendship started around 1975 when Doug and I were in the 7th AND 8TH grade, I lived down the street from John Brady, we did everything together, when I met Doug at Eber Baker he was a perfect addition to John and I's friendship, we were the 3 Amigos or the 3 Stooges, depending on who you talked to at the time. We played every sport we could and had fun doing it. Our driveway 2 vs 2 matchups were competitive to say the least, our arguments over fouls, traveling, shot selection etc... were legendary. We had a 2 vs 2 tourney in John's driveway in 1997 I think, Doug and I had gotten married, me in 87 and Doug in 93 and John stayed at that house on Carolyn Dr. We argued like we used to over every play, but, it brought us back to so many good memories in that driveway over thousands of games over the years. One of my favorite memories from that tourney, was when my brother Phil climbed up on the roof of the house with Doug and shot (3's) from up there and I think Doug must have made 6 or 7 in a row. We were cracking up that whole weekend.
We know Doug is in a better place and he's probably up there with his departed family members having a blast catching up. And I know he's trying to challenge God in a 3 point contest. I hope he doesn't trash talk him too bad.
From your Brothers-John Brady-Jim Krassow-Phil Krassow-Romeo Eggleton among many other friends in our circle that Doug touched
Stacy Crace
January 16, 2024
Angie, Ashley and family- I am so sorry for your loss. Doug was a good man and loved you all. I always enjoyed working and talking with Doug. I hope you are able to find some comfort in your memories. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
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