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St. Patrick Catholic Church
1500 Vine Street, Hudson, WI 54016
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O'Connell Family Funeral Homes and Cremation Services - HudsonDoug left on his last road trip and was sent off in the arms of his wife Laurie and children ("the kids") Gwen and Paul.
Doug was a graduate of Hudson High and stayed in Hudson to live out his life. He was an autobody instructor at St. Paul College for 17 years.
He was a member of the MSRA, River City Street Rods, Northern Lights Car Club, and St. John's #1 Masonic Lodge of Stillwater.
His interests were restoring cars, picking the perfect paint color, playing cards. drinking a good cup of coffee, and a nice breakfast shared with friends. While Dibbo's was open he could be found there Monday-Friday at the 5 o'clock opening to not miss out on the morning updates.
Doug will be greatly missed by his wife of 47 years, Laurie; his children Gwen (Tom) Lengyel and Paul DeRosier (Emily Johnson); his grandchilden Emmy and Tristan Lengyel; sister Dawn DeRosier; sister-in-law Patti Haag (John Wilkenson), niece Becky Haag; grand-dog Walter.
A special thank you to St. Joe's First Responders that helped with care needs to get him to the hospital the last 3 months.
Visitation 10-11 AM with 11 AM Mass of Christian Burial on Friday April 10 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 1500 Vine Street, Hudson. Inurnment Willow River Cemetery, Memorials preferred.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
520 11th Street South, Hudson, WI 54016


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St. Patrick Catholic Church
1500 Vine Street, Hudson, WI 54016
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11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
St. Patrick Catholic Church
1500 Vine Street, Hudson, WI 54016
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O'Connell Family Funeral Homes and Cremation Services - Hudson