Malcolm F. Douglas, 95 of Racine passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, November 18, 2023 with his family by his side. He was born on March 22, 1928 in
Belleville, WI to Andrew S. and Margaret (Doyle) Douglas, who preceded him death. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 73 years Virginia J. (Woelfel), his brother and sister-in-law Andrew and Helen Douglas and his son-in-law Ronald Vyvyan.
Mal is survived by his children, Suzanne Vyvyan, and David (Shawn) Douglas; his loving grandchildren, Lauren Douglas, David (Julietta) Douglas, and Katie (Matthew) Albrecht, and his great grandchildren, Elisa, Erik and Logan Douglas and Amelia Albrecht. Mal is also survived by his sister Helen Vinney of
Oshkosh, WI and many other family and friends.
Malcolm was a graduate of Washington Park High School in Racine and retired from J.I. Case Company in 1985 after 38 years of employment. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church for over 60 years and spent his free time golfing, taking trips to Door County and hitting rummage sales. One of his greatest joys in life was caring for his 3 grandchildren, who all hold so many cherished memories of their time with him.
Mal was also a huge dog lover that traveled with a box of dog treats in his trunk and his pockets full of cookies for all his grand dogs, who were thrilled to see him.
Mal was one of the lucky ones. His son David and his daughter Suzy threw him a party in March to honor his 95th birthday. The banquet hall was filled with family and friends that came to celebrate his life with him. The love, kindness, and countless stories they shared was a testament to a life well live by an extraordinary selfless man. It meant the world to him.
A memorial service for Malcolm will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2065 Geneva Street in Racine on Friday, December 22, 2023 at noon with Rev. David Gehne officiating. Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the church from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service at noon.