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Douglas Robert "Doug" Morningstar
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He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Ruth (Roycraft) Morningstar and two sons, Douglas Robert II Morningstar and John Hamilton Morningstar, and their wives Katie (McGaffigan) Morningstar and Katie (Sowards) Morningstar, and five grandchildren; Cormac, Declan, Rowan, Emily and Carly. Doug has two surviving brothers, Hamilton "Hal" Morningstar and Gene Morningstar, a sister Cathie Morningstar Pelham and several nieces and nephews.
Doug worked for nine years for the University of Michigan and then moved to Saline and worked for 26 years at the Saline Hospital. He was a member of the Boy Scouts of America for about 40 years. He was an avid fan of U of M sports. For 50 years he attended every Michigan Football home game, no matter the weather. He was a member of the Somerset Congregational Church in Somerset, Michigan.
Doug was very active, loved meeting and talking to people. "He never met a stranger."
Friends may join the family for a time of visitation on Monday, August 4th from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at the Robison-Bahnmiller Funeral Home in Saline. A Celebration of Life Service will then be held at 1:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Doug's name may be made to the National Eagle Scout Association Scholarship Endowment. https://donations.scouting.org/#/council/NCFD/appeal/144 To leave a memory you have of Doug, to sign his online guestbook or for directions please visit www.rbfhsaline.com
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Lucy Miller
August 5, 2025
Sorry to hear of Doug´s passing. I worked with him at Saline Hospital and remember he liked to pick on me. Good times they were!
Patricia Bonsignore
August 4, 2025
Cousin Ruth, We were very saddened to hear of your loss. We have been married only a year longer than you and Doug were. We pray God will console you in this time of sorrow. Pat and Bob Bonsignore Floyd VA
Mike and Theresa Hannum
July 21, 2025
We will Miss Doug so much! We loved have Doug and Ruth as our Camping neighbors, sharing campfires, pies and laughter. God Bless you and hold you close to Him, we are praying for you Ruth and family at this sad time.
Jack Edington
July 18, 2025
So sorry.
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