Doug Flenniken

(From Ulmer Funeral Home)

Douglas Wayne Flenniken, age 68, passed away April 4, 2026. Doug was born March 28, 1958, in Carthage, Missouri and he graduated from Jasper High School in 1976. Doug married his wife, Carla Fowler on April 30, 1988, in Jasper County and they were happily married for 37 years.

Doug grew up loving life on his family’s dairy farm, riding his motorcycle and riding bulls. His love for the farm continued into his work life with milking cows in his family’s milk barn and then into hauling milk, which he loved taking his children and early grandchildren along with him. He later worked for Atnip Trucking and then continued on to retire from Leggett and Platt in 2026. Doug loved helping his brothers and son farm throughout the years, fishing and adventuring in Deer Creek, watching all of his grandkids’ sporting events, but most importantly spending his time with his family and teasing and joking with everyone around him. 

Doug is preceded in death by his parents Carl and Shirley (Baker) Flenniken of Jasper, Missouri, his aunt Lois Davis, and his maternal and paternal grandparents.

He is survived by his wife Carla; brother Jerry Flenniken of Jasper, Missouri; brother Roger Flenniken and spouse Vickie of Jasper, Missouri; brother Greg Flenniken and spouse Patricia of Georgetown, Texas; sister Sherry Evans and spouse Lonnie of Carthage, Missouri; uncle Dale Flenniken and spouse Karalyle of Jasper, Missouri; aunt VeraMae Wilson of Lockwood, Missouri; in Doug and Carla’s union they shared son Ronnie Flenniken and spouse Tissy of Jasper, Missouri; son Travis Flenniken and spouse Robbin of Jasper, Missouri; son Ethan Flenniken and Taylor of Carthage, Missouri; daughter Hatti Flenniken and Rustin of Lamar, Missouri; twelve grandchildren, Baylie, Talon, Kyler, Alissa, Cody, Christopher, Kinsley, Ryder, Waylin, Dawson, Layla and Rhettley; seven great-grandchildren, Brynlee, Rissa, Watson, Ryker, Nyla, Emberly and Charli. 

A memorial visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Ulmer Funeral Home in Carthage, Missouri.

Online condolences may be made at www.ulmerfh.com.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Ulmer Funeral Home.