Douglas “Doug” Homolka

Douglas “Doug” Homolka

Douglas “Doug” Homolka Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 8, 2025.
Douglas Keith Homolka, of Savage, MN, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025, surrounded by his beloved wife and daughters.

He is survived by his wife Pam Rethlake-Homolka; daughters Ashley Rethlake-Homolka, Emily (Scott) Lewis; grandsons Jackson, Beckett and Beau Lewis; mother Darlene Vick, siblings Cheri (Steven) Boline, David (Cheryl) Homolka, Denise (Dan) Reinartz, Danny (Becky) Homolka, Cindy Masteller, Patrick Staunton, Willie (Heidi) Staunton; Sister-in-Law Leslie Valiant, Brother-in-Law Brian (Jane) Rethlake, and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by stepfathers Gene Staunton and Robert "Smokey" Vick, and brother-in-law Marv Masteller.

A celebration of life will be held May 29, 3-7 PM at McColl Pond ELC, Savage. To leave a memory of Doug, visit https://bit.ly/doughomolka

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

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May 29, 2025

Donald and Collee Kotila posted to the memorial.

May 29, 2025

Peg Challgren planted trees.

May 22, 2025

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Donald and Collee Kotila

May 29, 2025

Our deepest Sympathies. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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Peg Challgren

Planted Trees

Brian Shaw

May 22, 2025

It´s sad to see another classmate pass.
My sincere condolences to Pam and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through such a sad time. Although we weren´t real close friend's, when I did see him, he was always smiling and laughing. RIP Doug.

Darryl

May 21, 2025

RIP, Doug. Doug was a fun person to be around and was smiling all the time! Prayers and peace to the family.

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