Funeral services for Douglas J. Lintala, 54, will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mulqueeny Spear Funeral Home, 312 Eagle St., Fairport Harbor, where friends will be received from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Painesville.
A resident of Peoria, Ill., Douglas passed away Jan. 29, 2014, at his residence.
The son of Delbert and Julia (Kordich) Lintala was born Oct. 20, 1959, in Painesville. He graduated from Fairport Harding High School's Class of 1978.
Doug was head tennis pro at the Country Club of Hudson until 1984, when he was brought in as tennis director at the Springfield Racquet Club in Springfield, Ill. He moved to Peoria in 1988, and began a 25-year career at Clubs of River City. He taught or advised hundreds of young players, was devoted to the Middle Illinois Tennis Association and worked as an advisor to the Journal Star's annual Tri-County Tennis Tournament in addition to his pro duties at River City.
Doug also enjoyed fishing and playing darts. He was world champion in doubles in 1993.
Survivors are his father, Delbert Lintala of Fairport Harbor; brothers, Dale (Deborah) Lintala of Fairport Harbor and Eric (Cheryl Ann) Lintala of West Wareham, Mass.; sister, Cheryl (Thomas) Hill of Fairport Harbor; nieces, Nicole (Dan) DeBiase and Erin (Mark) Mondville; nephews, Nicholas Lintala and Derek Lintala; and great-nephews, Levian and Elijah Mondville.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Julia.
Contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by www.News-Herald.com from Jan. 31 to Feb. 2, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Douglas Lintala

29 Entries

Jonathan Zych

March 15, 2021

Doug,
My boss, best friend, and teacher/ mentor! You are the Rick Flair of teaching pros. I am so grateful for the time we spent on the "mission" to play at Illinois together. The journey was tough but the joy was our fuel. We did it together! I love you and miss you! Thank you!

February 7, 2014

To the Lintalas,
May friends bring you comfort,
and God bring you peace.
Chip & Judy Knox

Brian Welch

February 6, 2014

Best wishes to Doug's family. He was always kind, funny and encouraging.

Girard Family

February 5, 2014

We knew you for 5 years Doug and are so blessed to have had that time with you. The girls learned so much from you on the court and loved being teased by you off the court. You are a great person who lit up the place and will be dearly missed and our deepest sympathies are with your family. Beth, Grace, Abby and Natalie Girard

How you can show support

Notify Me

Get email updates whenever changes are made.

Send flowers

Consider sending flowers.

Add photos

Share their life with photo memories.

Plant trees

Honor them by planting trees in their memory.

Donate in Memory

Make a donation in memory of your loved one.

Share this page

Invite other friends and family to visit the page.

Nancy Branthoover Tavares

February 5, 2014

Dear Lintala Family,
I was so very sad to hear of your loss. Doug was one of my dearest friends in high school and will always remain in my heart. He was caring, funny, and thoughtful. He was always enthusiastic when talking about tennis and displayed great patience while teaching me the game. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all as you navigate through this difficult time.

February 4, 2014

Dale, Cheryl, Nicole and Erin,
Our sympathies to you and your families in the loss of your Brother/Uncle.
Joe, Maria and Christina Tomba

Don Jackson

February 4, 2014

Doug was a great friend that will be sorely missed in Peoria. His smile and warmth to his friends here will be absolutely missed. He was a great friend to not only myself, but all who gathered together on Monday to remember him in Peoria.

February 3, 2014

I Am sorry sorry for the loss of your brother Doug ~ Another good soul take too soon my thoughts and prayers for his whole family ~ Drenda

Sandy DeSalvio

February 3, 2014

To the entire Lintala Family~thank you for sharing Doug with us. We will always remember the gift of tennis he shared with so many as well as his smile, wisdom and laughter. The DeSalvio Family

Steve McRaven

February 3, 2014

Doug was a wonderful individual who treated my family wonderfully. I'll miss his stories and the club will not be the same in his absence. My prayers go out to your family.

Monica Briddle-Hinkamper

February 3, 2014

Doug was a great person with a fun personality and contagious smile with a chuckle. I had the pleasure of working with and learning from him as a young Associate Tennis Pro in Springfield from 1984-88. He will be missed! May all of you find peace with each passing day, because Doug is still smiling!

David O'Janpa

February 3, 2014

My condolences to the Lintala family. Doug was a wonderful friend, supportive yet competitive teammate, and superior raconteur. There is not a day that goes by where I don't reap the benefits of our time spent together. You will be sorely missed.

Scott Settelmyer

February 3, 2014

You touched and changed a lot of lives while both on and off the court. We'll miss you!

David Lengyel

February 3, 2014

Lintala family sorry for your lost.Bless you in this time of sorrow

February 3, 2014

Lintala family sorry for your lost Dave Lengyel Sr.

Letitia Algrain

February 3, 2014

My prayers and sympathies for the Lintala family. I will always remember Doug as not just a coach but also a friend who was very encouraging. I will never forget his smile last Monday as he explained volley technique.

Darlene Davidson

February 2, 2014

My prayers and sympathies to the Lintala family. May God bless you in your time of sorrow.

Darlene Davidson

February 2, 2014

My prayers and sympathies to the Lintala family. May God bless you in this time of sorrow.

Laurie Clem Nutt

February 2, 2014

Very sad to hear about Doug's passing. He was a great coach and taught me so much. I feel fortunate to have had him coach and mentor me.

Christine Sekki Wellman

February 2, 2014

So sorry for your hard times, just know he is at peace.

Edie Fraser

February 2, 2014

I will always remember you encouraging me to win 51% of the points. You won 100% of my admiration for your kindness to me.

Rhonda (Rogers) Johnston

February 2, 2014

Warm hugs and prayers to family and friends. I grew up in Fairport and have many fond memories of Doug at the Fairport Dance Academy. God Bless.

February 2, 2014

Deepest sympathy to the Lintala family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. June & Jack Karako

Karen Norton

February 1, 2014

My sympathies go out to the Lintala Family. Although I haven't seen Doug in many years, I have fond memories of him in high school. He is in a better place.

Russ & Martha Sekki

February 1, 2014

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Brad Cook

February 1, 2014

Doug was one of my favorite tennis coaches. He was always fair to me even when I didn't deserve it. I truely will miss him. My prayers go out to his family.

February 1, 2014

Delbert and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Dougs passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this difficult time. There is a special guardian angel with you.
May God bless you.
Debbie Warren Leikala

Eileen Lawless

February 1, 2014

Doug Lintala, You taught mentored and advised all my children in tennis and life. You were always so genuine, caring and thoughtful. Peoria has lost a great man in our tennis community. We will always remember you and miss you. We are so sorry for your loss. Love , The Lawless Family of Peoria Illinois

Cy Lystila

January 31, 2014

You were my friend, my teacher, and my boss. I will forever miss you.

Showing 1 - 29 of 29 results