Douglas R. Mohn

To all, Thank you for the support of this past year. We have all grieved for Doug, we went to complete despair,confusion and disbelief in the beginning. We had to keep going, we would wake some mornings and ask ourselves "did that really happen?" To realize it did. I have tried to be courageous in deep despair, and turned it into hope, acceptance and peace. The promise of the Lord is that he will be with us during these times and he has for me, I know when my time comes we will all be together again. Doug is with us all, things he would of said pop up quite often and we have a good laugh about it. He lives on in his children, my children and our hearts. He left us with so much love, many memories of his tenacity his love of food and the forever child in him. I was so lucky to of had him for a brother and we are all better people to have experienced the "Dougie Love". Peace and love to all. Kerry

Doug:
There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you. We really went through some rough times together.
We were friends for over 27 years. You were always good to me and so kind. I miss you so much. I had the good forturne to see you just a couple of hours before you died. You took the time to see my sons at my house and that meant a lot to them since they did grow up with you in their lives.
I was happy to see that your spirit was never broken.
I know your kids are proud and so am I.
Love you and will never forget you.
Mary (friend and neighbor)

Dougie,
I was driving into work today and heard the song Midnight Rider it brought a smile to my face, but a tear to my eye. I think about you and Jeremy all the time. I hope you are up there taking care of each other. You are missed by so many. You will always be remembered and never forgotten.

Dougie,
I was driving to work today and I heard the Allman Brothers song Midnight Rider. It put a smile on my face, but a tear in my eye. I think about you and Jeremy all the time. You are two great guys that will always be remembered and never forgotten. Watch over and take care of all of us. We all miss you tons!

To all those who loved Doug,
We were so saddened to learn of the passing of Doug. We have such fond memories of the old basketball days with Doug and Kellie and Kristin and Jessica. Doug was such a delight and so much fun to be around. I ran into him a while back and we had such a nice visit about his new life. I have his story from the Sun on our refrigerator, and we all are thinking of all of you and of the old friend who made us laugh. God bless you all!
Jan Parks & Gary & Kelly Bergeson

To start off I just want let everyone know that your kind words, loving memories, and support are what is getting us through this devastating time. Without all of you I don't even know what kind of state I would be in. To my family... There are no words that can even come close to expressing my gratitude for each and everyone of you. To the love of my life, Mike, my fiance, my rock, I cannot wait to spend the rest of my life with you.; Thank you for being my crutch. For the first time in my life I feel week and you make me feel strong.

My Dad was a wonderful man who lived in the fast lane (literally), played hard, loved even harder, and went out with a bang in just the manner he would have picked with the wind in his hair. My Dad did more living in just about 53 years of life then most do in 100. The smartest and most comforting thing I heard throughout this whole experience was said to me by my best friend who lost her father 21 years ago and I hope that all of you can find the strength in this tiny sentence just like I did; "When you feel those moments of peace where everything is going to be OK that means that your Daddy is with you giving you his strength and when that goes away and you are sad again it doesn't mean his gone he just went to help someone else and he'll be right back." Again thank you all, it really means the world to me to know that my Dad was loved and will never be forgotten.

FINALLY... To my Dad, I am so proud and honored to be Doug Mohn's daughter it was my pleasure to have spent almost 25 years with you. I promise to make you proud and someday maybe you'll be just a little envious of the life I'm living. I love you Dad.

My friends had bracelets made in my Dad's honor, if anyone would like one please let me know and I will gladly mail one to you. Whatever is left will be given out at my wedding.

In the past 15 years that I have known Dougie, I always felt like our friendship was "special". He took the time to visit us cross country where ever we lived. I always felt like we had a special bond!
However, after seeing the outpouring of love for Doug this last week, I realized that that was one of Dougie's gifts: making everyone feel like they were special. Dougie we shared some wonderful times and I will miss my "early morning buddy". Love to Jessica and Kristin--you have both turned into remarkable young women who will carry on Dougie's legacy.

HAVING SPENT A FEW EVNINGS AND SEVERAL THANKSGIVINGS WITH WITH DOUGH AND FAMILY AS A FRIEND OF GEE AND GITA I HAD THE PEASURE OF KNOWING DOUGH. HE WAS A TRUE FRIEND AND LIVED LIFE TO THE FULLEST. HE LOVED WITH PASSION ALL OF HIS FAMILY, FRIENDS AND TOYS. HE WILL TRULY BE MISSED
MAY YOU HIS FAMILY BE CONFORTED IN THE KNOWLEDGE THAT HE LIVED THE LIFE HE LOVED AND LOVED THE LIFE HE LIVED.

(formerly of St. Paul, MN.)

Dear Family and Friends of Doug,

I was a former high school teacher of Kristin's and unfortunately never had the pleasure of meeting her dad. I do know that if he was anything like his daughter he must have been a very special man. My thoughts and prayers are with you all, especially you Kristin, as your grieve the loss of Doug.

Hello everyone,
Thank you so much for your kind words & support. It has meant the world to those of us who love him. Jessica & Kristin have found so much strength in your stories & expressions of love. The girls are getting better everyday.
A very special thank you to those of you who found the courage to offer your eulogies at Dougies funeral, Kristin, Jessica, Kerry, Mike, Gary & Mark. You were able to capture the true spirit of Dougie.
To Dougie - you have left us with many beautiful memories. We are all better people for having known you. You are loved & will be missed more than you could know.
Kellie Anderson (ex-wife, friend & proud Mother of Jessica & Kristin).

I want to thank everyone for the well wishes. Our loss is is beyond words, we wanted everyone who is writting in to know that we are reading every one. Thank you!!

The "99", The old yellow jet boat (you first one), bear hugs, the wood trim you had to replace in my kitchen and hall just 'cause they used the wrong kind and it bugged you to visit me and look at it, the time I drove your car and hit a pot hole (I never told you that), remember your face when Jessica dropped a whole gallon of milk on your new carpet?, taking me and my girlfriends to Lake Reiley for the whole day, walking me down the isle, getting up early one day and catching you watching smurfs with Jessica. Dougie I will miss you and you made me feel like your most important, part of the inner circle niece, but what's more amazing is EVERYBODY felt like that. You drew us all in and made us all a part of your world, and we are all better for it.

Dear Jessica, Kristin, Kellie, Mohn Family and Friends:

I will always remember Doug's ready smile and bear hug. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Sorrowfully,
Kristine and Family

I had only known Doug for a few years having met him through a circle of friends. Being a career bartender of 23 years, I feel confident in stating I'm able to recognize a genuine, look you in the eye, straight forward individual. Doug was just that. Every opportunity to share his company was a positive and pleasurable experience. I am a fellow rider and will miss him greatly. My sympathy goes out to his family and especially his daughters whom he leaves behind. Be proud of him. He was an honorable man and well respected amongst his peers. He was a giver, not a taker. Take what he has given you, be the best that you can be, and know in your heart that he will continue to support, love, and watch over you.

i love you dougie, thank you all for being so kind, we would be lost without everyone's support.

Dear Mohn family,
I am so sorry to hear about Doug's passing. Even though i have not been in close contact with him since i moved out of the neighborhood, he would always wave or stop to say a quick hello when he would see me driving by. He was a nice and caring man and was taken too soon in life. He will be missed by many.

Doug was a great colleague and friend.   I have many great memories of trips down South, Piggy's runs, run-ins with a fire hydrant and someones mini-van, dinner at Dougies, and the bear hugs for all of his friends.   I enjoyed working with Doug over the past several years, and will miss his zest for life, and his caring attitude toward family and friends.   Doug will be sorely missed by those who had the privilege of calling him a friend.

Dougie and I had the great fortune of growing up together in the "neighborhood"....remember us all? Kobold's, Brinkhaus, Gustafson's, Peterson, Madison and Swartz? It's good to hear that you and Mike remained best friends for all these years. I miss the neighborhood.
Love ya Dougie,
Diane

To the Mohn Family:

My deepest sympathies and prayers are with you. Doug was one of the nicest people I ever had the pleasure to work with. I had the utmost respect for him in the way he conveyed his love for his girls, his family, and life. That love came through in everything he said or did. He will surely be missed by all. May God comfort you through these trying times and in the future.

To all of Doug's family and friends, my deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you. I knew Doug for only a short time in school. He was a special friend that I will never forget.
Donna Sandberg Solheim

I was one of many people that were fortunate to know Doug for over 20 years.Over the last 4 years Dougie and I had many opportunities to talk about life and the many curve balls it throws at you,We talked about our children and about others who have truly made a difference in our lives. Its important to keep the glass half full, with Dougie around it would over flow, We should all challenge ouselves to do this and make a difference in someones life everyday before we worry about ourselves.My heart goes out to Jess,Kristen,lana, Kelly and the Mohn family. I will miss my friend, I will miss seeing him rub his Belly after his favorite piece of prime rib and saying"My Belly is Happy"

Dearest Lana and Mohn family, it was my pleasure to have been graced with Doug's friendship on our bike rides, he will be missed terribly.
God bless you all, my prayers are with you.

To the family and friends of Doug Mohn, I send you my deepest & heartfelt condolences for your loss.
Lisa Avellino - Arrow Electronics Inc, NY Office

Dear Doug, thank you for your friendship for so many years. Some of the best times I've ever had were with you. We will all miss you.

May our dear Lord and Savior be with you, Jessica, Kristin, Kellie and Mohn family, sheltering you in His loving arms during this extremely difficult time and forever.

Keep all the great memories of Doug close to your hearts, he will always be with you. Doug will truly be missed by all of us who loved him.

Aunt Diane & Ben Nyman

Doug was always one to bring a smile to your face both within the work environment and while actively playing outside of his successful electronics career. Doug will be missed, our prayers go out to the family.

To the Mohn family and all who are close to Doug,
I got to know Doug over the last 2 years at Arrow. I respect and appreciate the way he worked, the way he played and the way he treated everyone around him.
You always knew when Doug Mohn was in the room.

We pray that the pain that everyone feels with this tremendous loss will one day be relieved.

The loss of Doug will not be in vain. If any good can come of this, we hope the way Doug lived his life and what was important to him can serve as inspiration to all of us in our daily lives.

Sincerely,

Doug was a true friend with a heart of gold - in the past 20 years hardly a day went by when we didn't talk - either discussing our joint sales account (TRW Winona MN) or our recreational pursuits. Our prayers go out to the family.

Kent and Wendy McDonough

Dougie...you will be missed.

Dear Jessica, Kristin, Howard, Ruby and Kerry My deepest sympathy on your very sudden loss.

We all our saddened by the loss of a true professional. Our team had the pleasure of working with Dougie through his extremely successful career in the electronics industry. He was a man who did EVERYTHING to the best of his ability!! Dougie you will be missed, but never forgotten.

Rest in Peace my Friend. Gosh he hated when I made him wear that Packer Jersey and matching beads ALL DAY LONG. Vikes lost Dougie...fair and square. Go Pack Go.

Jessica, Kristan, Howard, Ruby and Kerry: Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Love and Prayers!

My memories of Doug always include his great big smile and a great big hug. He had a quiet patience about him, a resounding laugh, and a propensity for mischief. I have watched him weather life’s good and bad times through the years and have often felt envious of the relationship Doug shared with his sister, his children, his parents, his family. There was no doubt he knew he was truly loved and they in turn knew they had his heart. It has been my honor to call you my friend across the years. Though your smile is gone, and there will be no more hugs, you gave us so many memories, and you’ll always be in our hearts.

We are so sorry for your loss. Doug was a great guy with a big heart and a smile to match. We will miss him very much.

We shared many great camping trips with Doug. He was always like a big teddy bear, loved by all. We will miss him dearly. Be strong girls; enjoy life to its fullest. That's what your Dad would have wanted for you. Our love and prayers,

Dear Mohn Family & Lana,

Our family extends its deepest sympathy to you at this time of unexplainable loss. Doug was a wonderful man and and a warm and friendly neighbor. We always could count on a beaming smile and wave from Doug when we turned on to our block!

It was clear Doug loved his girls dearly and the last time we were together, he was beaming about the upcoming wedding. Our prayers go out to each of you, knowing the days ahead will be hard. Please know you will all be in our prayers.

Doug:
You were a very special person to Jim, he loved you and will miss you dearly.

To Friends & Family:
Jim is so sad that he cannot be here to be with all of you.

Lana & Family:
You are all in our thoughts and in our hearts. Doug/Dad was a wonderful guy.

With all of our love,
Jim, Cyndi, Mitchell & Brandon

To the Mohn family and our wonderful friend Lana,

We are so sorry for your loss. We only met Doug a few times as he always had a smile. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

When you go to the shelf and pull out the Big Book of Teddy bears, many, many old friends will greet you there. Grandfathers, fathers, brothers, sons, special friends....... they will all be there, and your heart will smile at the mention of their names. For those of us that Doug greeted by smothering us in those great big arms, you know that his three wishes would be: Take the time to be as passionate about life as you can possibly be, Work and play with equal energy, and never, never pass up the chance to tell someone how you feel. I love you Doug. We've laughed and cried together for over 30 years, and it's been a pleasure....... and an adventure!

j.d.

My deepest sympathy to the entire family.
Remembering Dougie from our neighborhood years with fondest memories.
My heartfelt prayers to my neighborhood friend Kerry lee and Mom and Dad.

Dearest Kellie, Jessica, Kristin and Doug's family,
Kim and I just want to let you know how much Doug meant to us. He was such a wonderful, generous man who always made us feel welcome. I spoke with Doug a few years ago and he sounded so good, really enjoying his life. We will always remember how blessed we were to know him. All of you are in our prayers. With much love and heartfelt sorrow,

Jessica and Kristin, Our family loved your dad very much and we will miss him terribly. Doug was a wonderful friend. He will never be forgotten. Love, Sandy

Lana, Jessica, Kristin and the entire Mohn family,

My heart is truly broken. Doug was a wonderful co-worker and an exceptional friend. Just seeing him always brought a smile to my face. I feel privileged to have had the opportunity to know him and I will always cherish my memories of the wonderful times we shared.

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dougie............You will be missed!

May you find comfort in the love of family and friends during this difficult time. How blessed we were to have known Doug. He always had a smile and a hug for you everytime you saw him. And how he loved those cheese curds! He was a great friend and he will be missed.

As a coworker of Doug's, we would often talk about our Harley's and the "joy of riding". My heart goes out to his family and friends. I will miss him.

Doug will be missed by us all. I will never forget what a great best friend he was to me for the last 47 years.

Jess and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Dougie was a great guy! He always made me laugh and had a wonderful smile. Everytime I saw him he was happy as can be. He will be deeply missed by so many. Take comfort in knowing that he is with you always. God will help you through this difficult time, I love you Jess!

Jessica and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Your friends at ECA

Doug was truly a special man always smiling with a kind word . He will be so missed ... our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends....

To the Mohns, Kobolds, Lana, & friends;
My heart goes out to all of you. I'm so glad I got the chance to meet and hang out with Doug. He was such a nice, warm person, always smiling and making people feel welcome. When I picture him it's always with a smile on his face.
My thoughts/prayers are with you during this time and always!

My heartfelt sympathies to Doug's family. Doug was always a respected and helpful assest to the relationship between TRW Automotive in Winona and Arrow. We at TRW admired his passion for life and enjoyed the enthusiasm and friendship that he brought to our work lives. He will be deeply missed!

I am very sorry for your loss. I am glad that I had the opportunity to work with him at Arrow. He will be missed.

My heart goes out to Doug's girls at this time and in the days ahead. He was a big guy with a big heart and a work ethic that would be hard to match. The electronic industry will miss him!

Rest in peace Brother

Stubbe

Kristin and Jess - We will miss your dad's smiling face in our neighborhood. He was always quick with a wave and a hello. Doug was a great guy with a great big heart. He loved his toys and he loved life, & esp. you girls. He will be terribly missed around these parts..

Doug and I were in many classes together at Jefferson sometimes he would chase me down the tracks. I always thought he was cute & sweet. He will be missed! Deecy Goodnough

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

I am so sorry to have lost one of my best friends. I am so sorry to Jessica, Kristin, Lana and Kellie for your loss. I will really miss him and his his wonderful smile.

Doug was so full of life and it is very hard to understand why this had to happen. He was one heck of a person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Lana and family.

To Kristin, Jessica, and Kelly, my heart goes out to you and all of your family. I really enjoyed getting to know Doug through girl's softball and basketball. I'll always remember how welcome Doug made us feel when Stephanie first made the softball team. I know she thinks the world of him and all of you too. I will miss Doug's sense of humor, and I'll always picture him smiling and waiving to me, as he always did, when I drove by the house. Doug was a great guy and a great father, and I am so very sorry for your loss.

Life won't be the same without you, Doug. We'll miss you forever.

My deepest heartfelt sympathy to the Mohn Family. I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Doug for many years. He will be missed.

Doug and I worked together for just over 21 years. He always called me his partner because we handled the same accounts together for all of those years. He was a brother to me. I will miss him so much. Doug had a heart of gold. My deepest sympathies go out to all of his family and friends. Danny Smith and Jayne Bergquist

Oh how we loved Dougie. He was such a sweet guy. I will always remember him drinking all my bicardi Lemon' at Nancy's house that I would leave there and boy, did I LOVE to tease him about it BUT he always replaced it, which truly wasn't necessary (cuz I loved to share) but sweet just the same. I also will never forget all the rides Steve and I took with him. At some point he would suddenly disappear when we stopped for a break and lo and behold he would ALWAYS turn up with cheese curds to share. It was amazing but there was not a cheese curd that could hide from Dougie. Steve and I are so happy he and his beautiful Lana could be present at our wedding last July 21. We have such beautiful pictures of the two of them on that very special day. I will never forget how hard he made me laugh when I sat next to him on the airplane to North Carolina. The stories he told just brought me to tears with laughter. That was the quickest plane ride ever! It was just always such a joy to see his smiling face. We love you Doug and we will always miss you.