Douglas George Schmutzler

Douglas George Schmutzler, age 67, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021, at University Hospital in Columbia after battling cancer since 2018. He was born on November 14, 1953, in Jefferson City, to George and Hazel (Gilpin) Schmutzler. He was a 1971 graduate of Blair Oaks High School. He built radiators at Modine Manufacturing for 34 years until he retired in 2018. Doug loved chatting with family and friends, always eager to share his stories with new people. He loved doing yardwork, riding dirt bikes, and woodworking. He is survived by his mother, Hazel; five sisters, Janet Schmutzler, Joyce Hildebrand, Deborah Taber, Susan Bass, and Sandy Propst; two brothers, Pat Schmutzler and Dave Marthers; two daughters, Kylee Goodrich and Jodi Heneisen; one son, Shane Schmutzler; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Family, friends, and others whose lives Doug touched are invited to the St. Margaret Catholic Cemetery, 12025 State Highway W, Jefferson City, Mo. on Saturday, June 12 at 3 p.m., for a graveside service.