Douglas John Smith

Douglas John Smith obituary, Hermantown, MN

Douglas John Smith

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Douglas Smith Obituary

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Douglas (Doobie) John Smith, 65 of Foxboro, WI passed away Saturday, March 7th, 2026.

Doug was born in Duluth, MN to Margaret and John James Smith on February 17th, 1961. He attended Duluth Cathedral and Duluth Denfeld High School. He worked as a journeyman floor installer in carpenters local 361 until his retirement in 2022 and most recently at Menards.

Doug enjoyed fishing, snowmobiling, hunting, spoiling his grandkids, going on weekends away with his wife, grilling, spending time at cabins, giving his boys a hard time, telling stories about the good ole days, watching hockey and the Vikings, and having a beer.

Doug was preceded in death by his father John, his mother Margaret, his nephew Mark Ruthford and his brother in law Mike Ruthford.

Doug is survived by his wife Brenda, daughter Anna (Marcos) Colon, sons Paul (Ashley Dalbec) Hartel, and John (Megan Moore) Smith, grandkids Sophie, Noelle, and Aurelia Colon, soon to be born Baby Hartel and his beloved dog Rocco.

Visitation will be held at 11:00 on Monday, March 16th at Sunrise Memorial Park Funeral Home with memorial service to follow at noon.

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

Sunrise Funeral Home, Cremation Services & Cemetery

4798 Miller Trunk Hwy, Duluth, MN 55811

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Mar

16

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11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Sunrise Funeral Home, Crematory & Cemetery

4798 Miller Trunk Hwy, Hermantown, MN 55811

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Mar

16

Funeral service

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Sunrise Funeral Home, Crematory & Cemetery

4798 Miller Trunk Hwy, Hermantown, MN 55811

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Only 4 days left for delivery to next service.