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Douglas B. Guinn

1938 - 2017

Douglas B. Guinn obituary, 1938-2017, Green Bay, WI

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1938

DIED

2017

Douglas Guinn Obituary

Guinn, Douglas B.

Douglas B. Guinn, 78, of Green Bay Wis passed away on Friday, October 27th 2017 following a long battle with dementia.

He was born on December 22, 1938 to Merle and Estella in Mc Clouth, KS. Doug graduated from Tonganoxie High School, Tonganoxie KS and attended Ottawa University, Ottawa KS. He served proudly in the United States Navy on the aircraft carrier Coral Sea.

Doug worked for ARA Food service at Ottawa University, Central College, Pella, IA, and St. Norbert College, De Pere. He worked at Paper Converting in accounting for 32 years. Doug was president of De Pere Youth Hockey, was an avid bicyclist, having several 6000 mile years, had a Hole in One at Highland Ridge in De Pere. Doug is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sally. Sons, Jim (Tammy) Mike (Sara), special grandsons Christopher and Alexander. Brother Dean (Lavera) Cascade, Wis. sister Maybelle, Ottawa KS. also many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Joan, mother-in-law Grace Zirzow. The family sends a big thank you to the staff of Bishop Court, Green Bay, Lakeland Care, and Heartland Hospice. Per Doug's wishes, his body was donated to the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine for research.

Published by Green Bay Press-Gazette on Nov. 1, 2017.
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Having worked with Doug for numerous years while at Paper Converting Machine Company, I was saddened to hear of Doug's passing. He was a great guy and always very helpful of anything I asked of him. He was a very friendly and likable person. May he rest in peace. God Bless.

Terry Keegan

November 2, 2017

Dear Sally, I am sending my deepest sympathy on the passing of Doug. I remember the
1938 birthday parties with Doug, Dean and Bob. I know Dean was always very happy when he was pedaling his bike with Doug Guinn, "the best" he would always say.

Peace to you and your family,

Sincerely,
Judy

Judy Palmer

November 2, 2017

Dear Aunt Sally, Jim, Tammy, Mike Sara, and boys, Brad and I have been praying for all of you for quite some time because we know the past few years have been difficult. I will always remember Uncle Doug during the good years where his smile would light up a room, his laugh would make everyone around him happy and his kind words always meant so much! We love each of you!

Anita Smith

November 1, 2017

You will be missed

Sommer Smith

November 1, 2017

I rode many a mile with Doug. When I moved here to Green Bay it was Doug who encouraged me to do my first 100 mile in one day ride.

Thomas Ristau

November 1, 2017

Dear Jim, Tammy and Family,

Our Family is extending our sincerest Sympathy to you in the loss of your Father (Father-in-law). We are continuing to keep all of your Family in our close thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.

"When someone you love becomes a Memory, the Memory becomes a Treasure"... Peace be with you and your loving Family.

Sincerely,

The O'Brien-Mehl Family
Cheri, Dale, BJ (Jennifer Fulin),
Daren (Rhoda), Nicole (Natalie), Shelby (Charity), and Kelsey Mehl

Cheri O'Brien-Mehl

November 1, 2017

Rebecca Koltz

November 1, 2017

Sally, I am so sorry to hear about Doug. He was a good person. I and my Son Jim still remember when he took Jim to a packer game.
Please accept our condolences. I will remember you and your family in my thoughts and prayers
Arlene smits

Arlene Smits

November 1, 2017

I just want to give my condolences to Mrs. Guinn, Jim and Mike. He was like a second father to me throughout all of the hockey years. I got to see him a couple years ago at the Brown county fair and even with his disease he was still the same funny and sincere person I grew up knowing. He will be greatly missed. Big hugs to Sally and he is always in my heart. Thoughts and Prayers. Pat Van De Hei and family

November 1, 2017

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