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Douglas Wickenhoefer Obituary

Douglas Rolland Wickenhoefer, Sr. SUMMERVILLE - Douglas Rolland Wickenhoefer, Sr., 83, of Summerville, husband of Helen Patricia Wickenhoefer, passed away Monday, December 12, 2016 at his residence. Family and friends are invited to attend his visitation on Thursday, December 15, 2016 from 6 o'clock until 8 o'clock PM at James A. Dyal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Friday, December 16 at 11 o'clock AM at James A. Dyal Funeral home Chapel. Burial will be held immediately following the service at Live Oak Memorial Gardens, 3093 Ashley River Rd., Charleston, SC 29414. Douglas was born February 28, 1933 in Wayzata, MN, son of the late Rolland Wickenhoefer and Evangeline Wickenhoefer. He retired from the US Navy. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church. He was very committed to his church and served as a Deacon. He also had a love for making popcorn. Survivors, including his wife Helen, are two sons: Douglas R. Wickenhoefer Jr. (Teresa) of Summerville and Timothy G. Wickenhoefer (LouAnne) of Summerville; grandchildren: Joe T. Wickenhoefer of Greenville, SC, Samuel T. Wickenhoefer (Lydia) of Beaufort, SC, and Douglas G. Wickenhoefer (DeeDee) of Summerville; great-grandchildren: Jennie L. Wickenhoefer, Rhett T. Wickenhoefer and Tate L. Wickenhoefer. He was predeceased by one brother: Keith Wickenhoefer and one grandson: Timothy Wickenhoefer. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Ark, 206 Central Avenue, Summerville, SC 29483. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 (843)873-4040. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Dec. 13 to Dec. 14, 2016.

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Russ & Teri Readel

December 18, 2016

To Miss Helen and family, please accept our condolences and sympathy at this time in the loss of your loving and kind husband. We enjoyed our visit with you and Douglas a few years back when we were in Summerville. Although he has passed, it is a comfort to know he is at peace and no longer suffering. We will have fond memories of our visit.

December 16, 2016

Hello Helen: This is Judy, Arline's daughter. Buddy was one of my cousins I had a pre-teen crush on. I remember him as affable, fun and level headed even as a young person. I know you will miss him and I know he was a good husband and father. My condolences and prayers are with you and family.@

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Johnny Singleton

December 15, 2016

Doug, you will be missed Sir. You were a great friend to my family and a great teacher to me personally Go rest high on that mountain.

Lanita Sulser

December 15, 2016

So sorry to hear ..you are loved dearly by the Helton and the Sulser family. you were the best father figure I have ever known .. praying for you and your family to be at peace.. love you always my friend And coworker

December 15, 2016

Dearest Helen and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. After Elaine and Allen passed I found so many cards and pictures of you and your family here in McQueeney. I knew Dad was always fond of Buddy and your family. May God stay by your side during these trying times. Helen Ann Mycue-Wooley & Sam Wooley

December 14, 2016

Dear Helen and family, we have loved you and Wick for quite a while. Lots of fun around the pool. Wick was always the most cheerful and kind man. I know Heaven has welcomed him and he will be missed here by many. Your friends Doug and Enola Stenson

Matthew Stenson

December 14, 2016

The Wickenhoffers were always very nice to us in a way that doesn't exist in many neighborhoods anymore. Please pass my condolences to Helen and tell her I said thanks for helping me make a lot of good childhood memories. Matt Stenson, Atlanta Police officer

Merry MyCue Livingston

December 14, 2016

Dear Helen and family, we were so sad to hear about Uncle Buddy. I loved his smile and laugh. I have very fond memories of our trip to Summerville several years ago. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Merry, Jordan and all of the MyCue family.

December 14, 2016

Already miss you Wick. You were a kind and loving man and the best father-in law anyone could ask for. Love you so much, Lou Ann

Peggy and Walt Thomson

December 14, 2016

So sorry to hear of the loss of this
Precious MAN. He was dear and special to
Us. A great person always a smile on His Face.A reached out hand that whoever had a
Need. A Man of GOD .May He Rest in the Arm's of Jesus.Wick Walt and I will surely
Miss You and that ho ho laugh. God grant the Family and Helen the strength to carry on.

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