Douglas David Flynn
March 11, 1957 - August 01, 2020
Obituary
MERRIMAC - Douglas David Flynn, age 63, of Merrimac, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, from head trauma suffered after a motorcycle accident. He was born on March 11, 1957, in Madison, to Thomas and Betty (Bollig) Flynn. He was the oldest of six boys. The “est” as he liked to tell everyone, the oldest, the smartest, the best etc... Douglas graduated from LaFollette High School in 1975. He served in the U.S. Marines for three years. Douglas had been working for Placon/EcoStar as a forklift operator for the past 15, or so, years.
Douglas loved riding his Harley as much as possible, especially the annual fall color ride to Tomahawk, Wis., and the Cannonball Run rides. He enjoyed going out every Friday night for fish with his friends and/or family. Doug loved rock-n-roll and heavy metal music. He was a very social man and had a wonderful, and sometimes, wacky sense of humor. Doug had a knack at giving nicknames for almost everyone he knew. He loved getting together with his mom, dad and brothers on holidays and special occasions; the great outdoors, camping, hunting and fishing with his brothers and friends.
His final gift to the world was to donate his organs to save lives and live on through others! Doug also donated his skin, bone and tissue for research purposes.
Douglas is survived by his mother, Betty; five brothers, Brad (Kelly), Michael, Tom Jr.(Judy), Pat and Rob (Gina); nephew, Devon Flynn; and niece, Autumn Flynn; along with many cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Sr. in April 2020; and nephew, Kolten Flynn. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Janine K Tracy
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Betty and family, my deepest sympathy and thoughts are with you. My heart aches and I will miss Doogs.
MR
Mary Lee Rossmaessler
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Dear Betty and Family,
My deepest sympathy and prayers as you grieve for Doug.
JC
Jane Cree
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So sorry for your loss. Goose was definitely one of a kind. Had many good memories of partying with him.
DM
Don & Patti Meisel
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When we heard we were shocked and saddened to lose a good friend of many years. May others show your shine! Thanks for our friendship and may you ride on into the clouds RIP Doug!
DS
Debbie Beich & Scott Smith
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Mike, So sorry to hear of your loss., my deepest sympathies. I will remember you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
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Nancy Walch
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I was saddened to hear about Doug. I waited on him at the Antique Tap two days before his accident. He was wonderful person and will be dearly missed. It is wonderful that he donated his body organs. That was what Doug was all about. A giving person with a heart of gold. I will miss seeing him. He was always so wonderful to me when he came in. May the light shine above you!