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85 Year Old Prankster Writes Two Word Obituary
Well played.
A North Dakota man crafted his extraordinary obituary with just two words: “Doug died.”
Douglas Legler, an 85-year-old prankster known for his goofy sense of humor, died Saturday in Fargo. He left behind a loving family — and very specific instructions for his obituary.
“He said over and over, when I die I want my obituary to just say, ‘Doug Died,’” Janet Stoll, Legler's daughter, told WDAY. “(Other people's obituaries) would say, ‘He was the president of this, a director of this,’ and Dad would say, ‘What, couldn't they hold down a job?
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/doug-died-north-dakota-man-pens-two-word-obituary-article-1.2279309
A North Dakota man crafted his extraordinary obituary with just two words: “Doug died.”
Douglas Legler, an 85-year-old prankster known for his goofy sense of humor, died Saturday in Fargo. He left behind a loving family — and very specific instructions for his obituary.
“He said over and over, when I die I want my obituary to just say, ‘Doug Died,’” Janet Stoll, Legler's daughter, told WDAY. “(Other people's obituaries) would say, ‘He was the president of this, a director of this,’ and Dad would say, ‘What, couldn't they hold down a job?
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/doug-died-north-dakota-man-pens-two-word-obituary-article-1.2279309
Well played.
