Douglas John Wormer, aged 70, of Turtle Lake, WI, passed away on June 17th, 2025, at the Dove Assisted Living Facility in St. Croix Falls, WI.
The family will host a Celebration of Life on Saturday, August 23rd, 2025. The gathering for family and friends will be held at the Jordan Community Education/Recreation Center in Jordan, MN, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. He will be interred later at Spirit Hill Cemetery in Jordan beside his parents.
Born on November 17, 1954, in New Prague, MN, Doug was the son of Waldemar and Dororthy (Tesch) Wormer with six brothers and sisters. He attended Lydia Elementary and Jordan Schools, graduating from Jordan High School in 1972. After high school, he enrolled at the University of Minnesota, joining Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity and worked in construction while residing in Jordan. In August 1977, he married Patricia Kulik, and together they were blessed with three children: William, Katherine, and Matthew Wormer. In 1984, the family relocated to a farm in New Prague, MN and subsequently moved to a larger farm in Prairie Farm, WI, in 1993. Doug retired from farming after ten years and moved to Turtle Lake, WI, where he briefly worked as a security officer at Turtle Lake Casino and as a realtor with Century 21 in St. Croix Falls, WI.
Doug enjoyed hunting and fishing activities with his children as well as attending high school football games to watch his sons play; balancing these pursuits with his obligations on the farm. He cherished his evenings playing cards with friends and remained a faithful Vikings fan despite living in Packer Country. Doug took pleasure in driving around the area with visitors, often showcasing local farms. A devout Lutheran, he upheld his faith throughout his life. His presence will be deeply missed by his family and friends. We find solace in knowing that God called one of his weary farmers back home to rest.
Doug is survived by his siblings: Char (Tom) Voigt, Connie (David) Dillon, Dan (Linda) Wormer, Debbie Wormer, and Wayne Wormer; his children: William (Sara) Wormer (and their children, Rayne and Payton) of Wheeler, WI; Katherine (Josh) DeRosia (and their children, TJay and Tyson) of Solon Springs, WI; and Matthew Wormer of Ridgeland, WI.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wally and Dorothy Wormer and his brother, Barney Wormer.
Our appreciation to Dove Healthcare, Grandstrand Funeral & Cremation, Jordan CERC, Spirit Hill Cemetery, Annie’s Catering, and New Prague Floral for helping us say goodbye.