Douglas Henry Noetzel

January 1, 1959 - January 16, 2018

Douglas Henry Noetzel age 58, of Pike Lake, died on Tuesday January 16, 2018 at Ascension St. Clare's Hospital in Weston. He was born on January 31, 1959 in Chicago, IL, the son of Charles and Joan (O'Connor) Noetzel. Doug graduated high school in 1976, in Park Falls and then attended Northland College in Ashland and North Dakota State University in Fargo, ND. On October 21, 1989 he married Rita Lofthus. Doug owned and operated Idle Hour Resort, LLC in Pike Lake along with his wife Rita. Doug was a former Chairman of the Fifield Town Board, a member of the Pike Lake Firefighters, Inc., and was the Trailboss of the Fifield Snodrovers. He enjoyed fishing for musky, telling stories, and spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his wife Rita of Pike Lake his son Oscar of Pike Lake (2)sisters: Diane (Howard) Mosley of Naperville, IL Patricia (Wayne) Newkirk of Weatogue, CT (1)brother: Paul (Kathleen) Noetzel of Cedarburg and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. A celebration of Doug's life will be held on Friday February 2, 2018 at Moose Jaw resort in Pike Lake from 11:00am until 3:00pm.