William Douglas Doshier

William Douglas Doshier, beloved husband and father, age 75, of Gering, Nebraska, found his way into Heaven on Friday, November 6, 2026, from the comfort of his beautiful self-built home. Cremation has taken place in accordance with his wishes, and a Celebration of Life will be held at 4 p.m., Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the Gering American Legion Post #36. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that all memorials be made to the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 36. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting Doug’s obituary page, viewable at www.reverencefuneralparlor.com.

Doug was born on April 30, 1951, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, to William B. and Helen Ruth (Reichert) Doshier. He grew up in Gering and graduated from Gering High School in 1969. Doug played baseball and basketball and was a member of the school’s band.

He married Cecil Mae Weatherfield-Hurley on April 4, 1980. To this union came their daughter Stacia Ann. Doug owned and operated his carpentry business, Doshier Construction, for more than 35 years. He used his God given talent to create beautiful woodwork in homes all around the area. Doug also was employed by Brannon Homes, ensuring the newly purchased homes were pieced together perfectly. He worked a short time during retirement at Heilbrun’s (Frank’s Parts) delivering automotive parts to shops. Doug was always helping his family with any of their house projects from painting, building decks, creating plant and toy shelves, to remodeling and renovating.

Beyond Doug’s creative carpentry skills, he enjoyed boating, fishing, hunting, golfing, and camping. He took pride in making his pheasant jerky and his wife’s salsa that was always made with his garden tomatoes. Every holiday he made his famous German pancakes. You could always count on him to share a beer with friends along with plenty of puns and jokes for all.

Doug had a passion for music and joined his first band at the age of 16. He was the drummer for several bands over the years, including the Country Oats who played the opening kickoff of the street dance for Oregon Trail Days for many years. Doug was a member of the Sons of American Legion for 37 years and his patriotism always shined proudly. He also enjoyed watching the Huskers and listening to the local sports teams play on the radio.

Survivors include his wife, Cecil Doshier; children, Stacia (Mike) Milbourn, Cory (Leandra) Weatherfield, and Leon (Nicole) Hurley; grandchildren, Deegan Lund, Aisiia Howells, Eastin Doshier, Liam and Nova Milbourn, Jordan Weatherfield, Cierra McDonald, and Lydia and Keira Hurley; great-grandchild, Emsley Deckert; and siblings, Lou Ann Misner, and Tom and Steve Doshier.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Helen Doshier.