Douglas "Doug" James Baechler
Douglas 'Doug' James Baechler passed away on July 5, 2026, at the age of 75, after a courageous battle with PSP at Hospice Waterloo. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Bev, and their children, Jeffery, James 'Mikey' and his wife Tiffany Dietrich, and Jessica, mother of Liam, Emma, and Hudson. Doug was also cherished by his grandchildren, Liam, Emma, Hudson, Rylie, and Anthony 'AJ'. He is also loved by his siblings, Phyllis and Tony Pimenoff, Audrey and Wayne Bender, and Wally and Carolyn Baechler. Doug was predeceased by his parents, Ted and Olive Baechler, and his parents-in-law, Bill and Wilma Goetz. A Celebration of Life will be held on July 25, 2026, from 1:30 to 6:00 p.m. with tributes at 4:00 p.m. at the Heidelberg Community Centre. The family extends their gratitude to Cooks Family Residence for their compassionate care and support. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Hospice of Waterloo Region would be appreciated and may be made online or by contacting the funeral home at 519-749-8467.
