Douglas Eugene Erkenbrecher

Douglas Eugene Erkenbrecher obituary, West Union, OH

Douglas Eugene Erkenbrecher

Douglas Erkenbrecher Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home - West Union on Oct. 24, 2025.

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Douglas Eugene "Doug" Erkenbrecher, age 63 of Pricey Creek, Kentucky formerly of Winchester, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at the Ohio State Wexner Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Born April 2, 1962 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Edith Callaham Crager of New Vienna, Ohio and the late Edward Sonny Erkenbrecher.
In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Susie Speers Erkenbrecher; his in-laws, Ronnie and Dolly Speers; daughter-in-law, Tracy Erkenbrecher; son-in-law, Chuck Cecil; sister-in-law, Brandi Erkenbrecher; two brothers-in-law, Benny Jarrell and Terry Speers.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Lisa Hall Erkenbrecher; three sons: David (Emilee) Erkenbrecher of Highland, Ohio, Andrew (Nikki) Erkenbrecher of West Union, Ohio, Michael (Brandy) Welch of Richardson, Kentucky; two daughters: Katherine (Dean) Welch of Greenup, Kentucky and Kendra (Josh) Welch of Ashland, Kentucky; grandchildren: Kirsten, Dylan, Caylee, Michael, Melody, Gracie, Braylynn, John, Matthew, Katelynn, Braliey, TJ, Lynn, Margaret, Liam, Preston, Makenna, Gabby, Brayson, Elijah; and eight great grandchildren and one on the way; three brothers: Jim (Wanda) Erkenbrecher, Jeff (Debbie) Erkenbrecher, and Chris Hughes; one sister, Linda Keech. In laws, Sharon Roberts, Bonnie (Danny) Jarrell, Sylvia Wilson, Debby Jarrell, Kenny (Angie) Hall, Laura (Be) Hall, Lynda (Thomas Elmo) Meade, Lee (Jeff) Hall, Heather (Harley) Rogers, Cherry (Ned) Nice, and Dawn Holcomb. Special friends, Rick Tankersley and Mike (Melissa) Welch of Whitehouse, Kentucky, along with several nieces, nephews, cousins, family members, and friends also survive.
Doug was a die setter at Deerfield Manufacturing. He enjoyed cooking and watching wrestling, and spending time with his family, going to auctions, raising his chickens, and spending time with his fur babies: Sam, Fred, and Dudley. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. We will miss you PAP!
Local funeral services will be held 1:00pm Saturday, October 25, 2025 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home. Lonnie Cole will officiate. Friends may visit at the Phelps & Son Funeral Home on Friday from 5:00-9:00pm and on Saturday from 9:00am until time of services at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial contributions be made to the Kernie Freewill Baptist Church, 2946 Johnson Fork, Salyersville, Kentucky 41465.
Services in Ohio will be conducted 2:00pm Sunday, October 26, 2025 at the Winchester Church of Christ in Christian Union, 1540 Tri-County Rd, Winchester, Ohio 45697. Chris Johnson will officiate. Burial will immediately follow in the Winchester Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home. Out of state of arrangements will be under the direction of the Thompson Meeker Funeral Home in West Union, Ohio.
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