Douglas T. Blum, age 57 of Monroe, died Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Monroe Clinic Hospital. He was born on August 16, 1955 in Freeport, Illinois, the son of Louis and Gladys (Rhyner) Blum. He attended Monroe High School. Douglas and Linda Mansheim were married on October 2, 1973 in Monroe. Doug was employed by Kwik Trip for the last 15 years. He enjoyed playing golf, the outdoors, and watching sports; but his favorite thing to do was spend time with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Linda; 3 sons: Joshua, Matthew (Jill), and Kristian, all of Monroe; 2 daughters: Samantha Blum of Monroe and Cassandra Blum of Beaver Dam; 3 grandchildren: William Pence, December Blum and Danielle Blum; a sister, Eileen (Steve) Gilbertson of Brodhead; God-daughters, Tara and Lisa. He was preceded in death by his parents, and 2 grandchildren, Devon and Trinity.
There will be a celebration of Doug's life Thursday, March 7, 2013 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Shriner Hager Gohlke funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to the family at: shriner111.com.
He is survived by his wife, Linda; 3 sons: Joshua, Matthew (Jill), and Kristian, all of Monroe; 2 daughters: Samantha Blum of Monroe and Cassandra Blum of Beaver Dam; 3 grandchildren: William Pence, December Blum and Danielle Blum; a sister, Eileen (Steve) Gilbertson of Brodhead; God-daughters, Tara and Lisa. He was preceded in death by his parents, and 2 grandchildren, Devon and Trinity.
There will be a celebration of Doug's life Thursday, March 7, 2013 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Shriner Hager Gohlke funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to the family at: shriner111.com.