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Douglas Mulac Obituary
Colchester - Douglas L. Mulac, of Colchester, Vermont passed away on Jan 2, 2019 at the age of 87 after a brief illness. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Judith Mulac, son Dieter Mulac; (wife Jeanne) and daughter Erika Reynolds; (husband Tom Reynolds) and seven grandchildren: Devin, Justin, and Jordan Mulac; Claire, Katherine, Colin and Christopher Reynolds. He is also survived by his sister Susan Letourneau of Ormond Beach, Florida and Brother Vincent Mulac (wife Beth Barndt) of Jericho, Vermont.
Born on May 29, 1931 in Traverse City. Michigan, Doug moved to Vermont as a young child.
He graduated from Burlington High School in 1950, and then joined the Navy during the Korean War. Upon his return, Doug became a pilot in the VT Air National Guard while attending The University of Vermont. Doug remained in the Air Guard after graduation from UVM, and flew with the Guard for over 20 years earning the rank of Major. Doug flew several planes including the F86, F94, F89 and the F102.
Doug was chief engineer and plant manager of the GS Blodgett Co. Under his leadership, Blodgett was the first commercial oven manufacturer to introduce oven doors with vertical hinges. He later became a vice president at Hearthstone Stoves and after much research and a trip to Italy found a machine that could polish soapstone. This changed the appearance of the stoves and added to the beauty of the stone.
Doug enjoyed the VT way of life. He was an avid outdoorsman, fisherman and hunter; a hands on kind of guy. Doug was innovative, calm in crisis and always prepared. He was very active in the National Ski Patrol at Smugglers Notch and Bolton Valley as a patroller and an examiner. In 1968 he received a Purple Star, the highest life saving award given by the NSP for saving the life of a hunter.
In 1995 Doug received a very successful heart transplant at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, and returned to a healthy and active lifestyle. He served the Town of Colchester as a Lister and on the Fire District #2 Prudential Committee for many years.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, January 12, 11:00 am, at Corbin & Palmer, 9 Pleasant Street, Essex Junction, VT. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Elks Lodge on North Avenue in Burlington on Sunday, January 13 from 12 - 3 pm.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Colchester Technical Rescue, 781 Blakely Road, Colchester, VT 05446.
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Bruce McCoy
May 23, 2019
Erika-I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bruce
Bobby Lowe
January 15, 2019
My sincere condolences to Judy and family for the passing of Doug. He was a really great guy. Always a true gentleman. Glad I got to see both of you when I was last in Vermont.
Linda Goldman
January 12, 2019
So sorry to hear about Doug we sure shared some good times, thinking of you and your beautuful family Judy, he was a great husband, dad and Grandpa, thinking of you all.
Jon & Sharon Rashleigh
January 10, 2019
Dear Judy, Dieter, Erica and family,
We're so sorry to hear about Doug! You will be in our hearts and prayers during this very difficult time in your family! Sending you much love!
Jon, Sharon, Darin & Emma Rashleigh
Richard Bartlett
January 9, 2019
Judy, Dieter, Jeanne and boys - My sincerest condolences to you at this time of great sadness. May cherished memories ease the pain in your hearts because of your recent loss. My best to you all.
Walter Houghton
January 8, 2019
Judy & Family,
Just wanted to express my condolences on your loss. My association with Doug goes back 50 years as a landlord, neighbor and fellow member of VT Air Guard. What a class guy! He will be missed by everyone in our community. God Bless.
Walt Houghton
January 8, 2019
Judy, Dieter, Jeanne and Erika and family, we are so sorry for the loss of your wonderful husband and father. He was an amazing man- The best. So so sorry- our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sending lots of love and sympathy,
Lori and Jerry Tarrant
January 8, 2019
Judy & Family,
Please accept our sincere condolences.
Tommy & Rae Covey
Cincinnati, Oh.
Jack & Wendy Scully
January 8, 2019
Dieter, Jeanne, and Family,
Please accept our sincere condolences at the loss of your father and loved one. He was a good man who will be missed by his town and friends everywhere.
Bob Bergman
January 7, 2019
Our sympathies to Judy, Vinnie, and Susie. Doug lived a full life...many fond memories of Porter's Point. Bob and Libbi Bergman
Marcia McAllister Caldwell
January 7, 2019
Dieter - Sorry to read of the loss of your father. My thoughts and best wishes are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Marcia McAllister Caldwell
Louise Rashleigh
January 6, 2019
Our family sends our deep sympathy on Doug's passing. He led a full life, rich with experiences. May the good memories sustain you during your grief.
Louise, Brenda, and Jon Rashleigh
January 6, 2019
Just, Erika, and Dieter- when I heard about Doug's passing, I called my dad in Florida, as I knew he would be saddened to hear. They had so many fun times at the Guard, and then later as they reconnected on the road. Please know that we are all thinking of you during this difficult time.
Jennifer Riddell Stach
Francis DESROCHERS
January 6, 2019
I am sorry and sad at the loss of a very fine gentlemen. He went out of his way so many times to help people who live in the trailer park, including me. He will be greatly missed.
January 6, 2019
Judy, Dieter, Erika and family. We are so sorry to hear of Doug's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Donna & Michael Gallas
January 6, 2019
Judy, Dieter, Erika and family. We are so truly sorry to hear of Doug's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Donna & Michael Gallas
Robert Trudo
January 6, 2019
Dieter and Jeanne please accept my sincere sympathy on the loss of a loved one. Although I have not seen him recently I have known your dad since high school and always enjoyed my contact with him. I know he will be missed by all.
DIANE LARIVIERE
January 6, 2019
To the whole Mulac family may God wrap you on his loving arms at this time of sorrow.
the Hutchison Family
January 6, 2019
Our deepest condolences to the entire family. Wishing all of you peace in the days to come and loving memories to hold in your hearts.
Helen Terhune
January 6, 2019
Judymy prays are with you and your family
Steve Burke
January 6, 2019
Dieter, so very sorry for your loss. Your Dad was very special, they don't make em like that anymore.
Bill Wetherbee
January 6, 2019
Dieter and Family. So sorry to read of your Dad passing. What a guy. I thought of him often when opening my Blodgett Oven Doors. Wonderful invention. My pilot son always wanted to chat with him about flying. May the fond memories you have of him, give you peace in the future
January 6, 2019
May your hearts, now so heavy with sadness, refill with your favorite memories. May you reap a rich harvest of the many seeds he has sown in you.
Thinking of you,
Diane & David Bahrenburg
Rich & Terri Feeley
January 6, 2019
Terri and I are sorry to hear of Doug's passing. Our condolences to the Mulac family, and Doug's many friends.
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