Timothy "Tim" Charles Doerfler

RIGA- Timothy “Tim” Charles Doerfler, age 72, of Riga, MI died Friday afternoon, January 19, 2024 at Chelsea Hospital. Tim was born on January 14, 1952 in Toledo, Ohio, the third of Arthur and Myrtle (Steinfurth) Doerfler’s four children. He graduated from Blissfield High School in 1970 and went on to attend broadcasting school in Columbus, OH. Tim was a radio announcer at the local station, WABJ, for 10 years where you could count on him relaying the news and announcing the latest happenings in the Lenawee County area. He also worked at Flatlanders in Riga and Ventures in Adrian for over 20 years. He was a true history and trivia buff; and could recite facts about any topic thrown at him. Tim worked in outreach ministry through Family of Peace Lutheran Church. He raised chickens for many years and never met a stray sheep he didn’t like. Tim’s family confirmed that he rescued more than a few sheep during his lifetime. When it was time to relax, Tim would enjoy fishing and watching the classic comedy, The 3 Stooges. On more than one occasion, Tim along with his brother, Mark and cousin, Brian would do a marathon of watching The 3 Stooges, reciting all the punchlines. Tim’s easy going and loving personality was felt by all his family, and “Uncle BB Polar Bear and Uncle Timby” were titles he treasured. He is survived by his siblings, Caroline (Michael Noveskey) Doerfler and John (Kathryn) Doerfler; nieces and nephews, Sara Marie (Pete) Anderson, Benjamin (Candace) Noveskey, Anya (TJ) Noveskey-Chopelas, Cara Noveskey, Kerry (Patrick) Zubke and Nathaniel (Michelle) Doerfler; great- nieces and nephews, Ethan, Nora, Jolee, Emery, Seth, Evan, Julia, Arthur and Kathryn; fishing buddy and cousin, Brian Holt; close friends, Pastor Tim and Beth Pilot; neighbors, Alice, Wendell and Kendra Goetz, Les & Cindy Miller, Ken & Debbie Lake and Sue Walters. Tim was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Mark Doerfler. A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 9, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Riga, with Pastors Tim Pilot and Vicky Lovell officiating. Memorial visitation will be held one hour prior to the start of the service. Tim will be laid to rest at Riga Cemetery with private graveside services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lenawee County Historical Society or Heifer Project International. Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagley Funeral Home, Tagsold Chapel, Blissfield. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com.

Timothy "Tim" Charles Doerfler

January 14, 1952 - January 19, 2024