Richard W. ‘Toad’ Doty, 77

Published 9:58 am Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Richard W. “Toad” Doty, 77, of Austin, Minnesota, died Monday, May 9, 2016, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home.

Richard W. ‘Toad’ Doty, 77

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, Minnesota; niece, Heather Lekatz, Rochester, Minnesota; nephew, Brent Doty, Burnsville, Minnesota; great niece, Ashtyn; great nephew, Colton.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 15, 2016, at Crane Community Chapel with the Rev. Dale Christiansen officiating. Friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m. 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