Douglas Woog Obituary
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Billie Frisch
December 13, 2020
I first saw Doug when our Senior Class (SSP) of '50 met every Thursday evening for our bowling league. We were on alley 12 and this little kid was on alley 1 - all by himself having a fun time bowling with his little bowling ball. We were amazed that he got a strike almost every time he threw the ball. We didn't do as well :-) Doug was my youngest daughters (Class of 1976) teacher and counselor. He was a wonderful hockey coach - Our weekly outings were the Thursday and Saturday Packer games!!! I am still an avid hockey fan!!! He was a great guy and an inspiration to our community.
gary gambucci
January 14, 2020
Jan, Amy, Steve, and Danny,
The hockey world lost one of the greatest players, coaches, and commentators last month
and I lost a great friend and teammate.
Doug may have been small in stature,especially by today's standards, but he competed with the heart of a lion and was a natural born leader both on and off the ice.
I'm sure Doug would be the first to tell you that despite his many awards and accolades, his proudest achievement was his beautiful family.
Rest in Peace, Doug
December 22, 2019
My first memory of Doug when I was a senior in high school and we had a bowling league at Woog's Bowling Alley every Thursday. We were on Lane 10 and this little kid about 5 years old with a 4# bowling ball was on lane 1 and getting a lot more "strikes" then we did. At the time we didn't know who he was but soon we found out that he was Jake Woog's son! He was there quite often when our League met. I also spent time at their house as Patty was a friend of mine. He was also my youngest daughter's counselor and history teacher and she liked him a lot!! I am a hockey fan and always watched not only my Class of 1950's team but but have been a Hockey Fan since my freshman year. I still watch hockey most every night and have been going to the MN State High School Hockey Tournament since the 60's.
We were truly blessed to have Doug as a player,coach and he touched many lives as a counselor. He will be missed.
Billie Jean (Buck) Frisch Class of 1950
Chris Shepard
December 22, 2019
Without Mr. Woog's guidance and pushing me to graduate High School I never would have done it I got the opportunity to thank him years after and still remembered my name. I will be forever grateful.
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RAY CARLSON
December 20, 2019
THIS GOES BACK A WAYS, BUT I RECALL DOUGY, DAVE METZEN, JOHN SARAFOLEAN AND I HAVING A FEW BREWS AT THE OLD
"HOOK 'EM COW" BAR AND CAFE ON CONCORD...GLAD TO SEE HE WENT ON TO BECOME THE LOVEABLE GUY HE WAS..
SINCERELY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS...(AND OURS!)\
RAY C. ANOKA, MN
December 20, 2019
Doug...your contribution to this great game of hockey will never be forgotten. I remember competing against you when you wore those crazy gravy boat helmets at the U. and I was at Duluth. You played the game with such desire. You coached at all levels, and we clashed often when I was at North St Paul, and you were coaching your alma mater. You also continue such a great program at the U. of M., and you developed so many players with your camps and coaching over the years.
Your impact in Minnesota hockey is everywhere.
Thanks for a job well done my friend, and God Speed. Bill Halbrehder, North St Paul
Bill Fritz
December 19, 2019
Doug was a great athlete and mentor who will be missed. He was an inspiration to everyone he came in contact with. My condolences to his family.
December 19, 2019
Dougie: The great times as kids at the cabin in Nisswa.....so many great moments fishing, boating, swimming, and trouble-making. May you rest in peace.
Dave Bartl
Portales, New Mexico
Bob Cardinal
December 19, 2019
Woogie did right by my son at Hockey Camp.
And I bet I speak for many parents of hockey kids.
Rest In Peace Doug and may all your friends and family find peace soon.
December 19, 2019
in 7th and 8th grade, I was only called to play center when Doug was exhausted..
he was special, I remember the nite he came to a game with sponges taped to his face, protecting stitches from the previous nite's game - he scored a couple of goals, and we won the tournament
RON RYAN
December 19, 2019
RIP Coach, I had the privilege to play for Doug at SSP (soccer&hockey) in early 70's. He always had the players loyalty and respect because he truly cared about each of us. Not a day has gone by that his teaching and coaching did not affect me in positive ways. What a legendary life well lived, and a treasure to so many! My deepest condolences Jan and to your entire family.
Coach Woog will never be forgotten.
Rich Keogh
Houston, TX
Cathy Brandes
December 19, 2019
Our heartfelt sympathy to the entire Woog Family. I first met Coach when dropping off my then 6 or 7 year old son at Wakota Arena for camp. We were having trouble tying his skates tight enough. Coach came over, introduced himself to me, as my son already was well acquainted with Coach, and said he would take over. As I was walking away he said "Matt, I will show you a trick to make sure your skates are tight enough and from today forward, you will tie your own skates". He still does today. Rest in peace, Coach, you will be missed.
Cathy(Ellis) Brandes
Matt Ellis
Bill Brown
December 18, 2019
RIP Doug. We had a great class of '62. I am the guy who ended up in North St Paul from SSP. That meant trying to tackle you in football, I tried. You gave a lot and you will be missed.
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