Richard Doty

Richard W. “Toad” Doty, age 77, of Austin, died Monday, May 9, 2016 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home. Toad was born April 24, 1939 in Davenport, Iowa to William and Frances (Pacovsky) Doty. He grew up in Austin. Toad worked at the Thrifty Bee Fina Gas Station in Austin and as a doorman at the Austin Eagles Club for several years. He helped Mick Brooks, Jim Wyant, Dick and Bob Knauer, and Charlie Kuehn for quite a few years. Toad had a love for cars and enjoyed his cigars. He also enjoyed spending time with family and friends, having fun, and hanging out at Anderson Radiator and Countryside Auto. Toad especially loved sitting on the deck at the trailer in Lake City. Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Mary Doty, Lake City, MN; niece, Heather Lekatz, Rochester, MN; nephew, Brent Doty, Burnsville, MN; great niece, Ashtyn; great nephew, Colton. He is preceded in death by his parents. A memorial service will be held 1:00 pm on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at Crane Community Chapel with Rev. Dale Christiansen officiating. Friends may call from 3-5 pm on Saturday at Mayer Funeral Home and also one hour before the service at the church on Sunday. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com

Service Information

Cemetery

Grandview Cemetery
US 218
Austin MN 55912

Visitation

Saturday, May 14 2016
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Mayer Funeral Home
600 2nd Street NW P.O. Box 27
Austin MN 55912

Visitation

Sunday, May 15 2016
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Crane Community Chapel

Austin MN

Service

Sunday, May 15 2016
1:00 PM

Crane Community Chapel

Austin MN