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He was born to Leonard and Gertrude (Grimes) Avery on April 25, 1949. He was a graduate of St. Francis de Sales High School and attended the Ohio State University and the University of Toledo. Doug married his high school sweetheart, Josette Baird, on March 22, 1968 and together they raised 6 children. He spent his career working as an Operations Manager for Carolina Freight for 30 years and then went on to work for North Star Steel, until the time of his retirement. Doug enjoyed woodworking, coaching little league football and golfing. He even had a hole in one!
Doug was preceded in death by his parents; infant son, Michael; brother, Larry; nephew, Larry Jr.; sister, Kym Callis, sister-in-law, Pam Avery. He is survived by his loving wife, Josette; children, Doug (Elizabeth) Avery, Heather (Dean) Jankulovski, Jenny (Ed) Wilkinson, Kristin (Scott) Francis, Brian (Brandy) Avery and Chris (Jessica) Avery; grandchildren, Alex (Shelby) Avery, Allison (Murphy) Mahoney, Alyssa (Aaron) Merrick, Adam (Jessica) Avery, Danielle Achinger, Chelsea (Mike) Gautz, Josh (Lauren) Achinger, Taylor Achinger, Noah Achinger and Sophie Achinger, Samantha (Santos) Carbajal, Jacob and Jordan Wilkinson, Emma, Owen and Adelle and Camille Francis, Kai, Gunnar and Ana Avery, Emilee, Colton and Cayden Avery; great-grandchildren, Emmalyn, Logan, Andrew, Madelyn, Barrett, Violet, Avalon, Toby, Juliet, Gabriel and 2 on the way! Also surviving are his sisters, Dianne (Bob) Sradeja, Sandy (Mike) Bauder and Nancy (Jeff) Wagner; brother, Mike Avery and sister-in-law, MaryAnn Avery.
Friends may visit at the Coyle Funeral Home, 1770 S. Reynolds Rd., on Monday, July 24th from 2:00-8:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, July 25th at St. John the Baptist Church, 5153 Summit St., Toledo, OH 43611, at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be private.
Memorials may take the form of contributions to the Toledo Area Alzheimer's Association or St. Francis de Sales High School.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Promedica Home Hospice for their compassionate care. Please view and sign our online "guest registry" at CoyleFuneralHome.com
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Fr. John Kasper, OSFS
July 21, 2023
My sympathy to Doug's wife and children and all his extended family. He had an impact on his fellow Knights at St. Francis de Sales, Class of '67, who still hold great memories of our years together.
Fr. John Kasper, OSFS ('67)
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Fred Myers
July 19, 2023
Doug was a good friend and teammate and all-around fun guy at St. Francis. I remember when we tried to hide from "Ratch" during the two a day football practices in mid-August. Doug would imitate coach Mattingly's slang and swagger and the guys would "crack up".
Doug will be missed but never forgotten!
Tom Smith
July 18, 2023
Sad news. I have great memories of Doug, growing up four doors down the street from him. We played lots of sports together at Blessed Sacrament grade school. He could run like the wind, Jump like a kangaroo, and was as strong as an ox. He was a great teammate and at great friend. He was always smiling.
Tom Smith
Peachtree City GA
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