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Wilbur McDougal Obituary
“Mac” McDougal
March 25, 1925 - Dec. 6, 2015
SOUTH BEND - Wilbur “Mac” McDougal, 90, of South Bend, IN, passed away at 5:40 a.m. Sunday, December 6, 2015, at Creekside Village, Mishawaka, IN. He was born on March 25, 1925, in South Bend, IN, to the late Benjamin and Ida (Graham) McDougal. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Rudolph McDougal and Benjamin McDougal. On June 17, 1972, in South Bend, IN, he married the former Mary E. Curley.
Mac is survived by his wife, Mary E. McDougal; his children, Wilbur (Barbara) McDougal of Forestville, MD, Linda McDougal of South Bend, IN, Rhonda (Anthony) Thompson of Ypsilanti, MI, and John Benjamin McDougal of South Bend, IN; one grandson, Gregory McDougal; brother-in-law, Michael (Vicki) Curley of Lansing, MI; and a host of other relatives and close friends.
Mac was a lifelong resident of South Bend and graduated from Central High School. He served his country honorably in the United States Navy from 1943-1946 and returned to South Bend and worked at Studebaker. He was known as “Mr. McDougal” working at Linden School as a Custodian and retired in 1987 as an engineer at Madison School for the South Bend Community School Corporation with over twenty-five years of service. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church. Mac was an avid Notre Dame fan. He enjoyed spending summer vacations with family and friends at Lake Michigan. Mac had an exuberant personality that drew many friends to love and respect him.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 10, 2015, at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 1501 W. Washington Street, South Bend, IN 46628. Graveside services and burial will follow at Highland Cemetery, South Bend. Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to the services at church. Palmer Funeral Home-West Chapel, South Bend, is assisting the family.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Memorial Home Care for all their care and support.
Contributions in memory of Wilbur McDougal may be sent to the charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.
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Beverly Gorden
December 10, 2015
To the Family, I was so sorry to hear about Mr. Will's passing. I know Shirley told you I had just asked about him when I was home for Thanksgiving. I think about our families and how we use to get together. His birthday was on the 25th and Daddy's birthday was on the 23rd. Mr. Will will be truly missed. I will continue to keep all of you in my prayers. Love to you all. Bev
Donald Robertson
December 10, 2015
Mr McDougal, I remember him being the custodian when I attended Franklin Elementary from K-4,He was the nicest and helpful person that left a lasting impression on me personally! RIP Mr McDougal.
Soror Pam Smoot, Ph.D.
December 10, 2015
Soror Linda,
I am deeply sorry to hear about the death of your father. I will miss asking about him during our many conversations. My prayers are with you and the entire McDougal Family.
Shirley Barbour
December 9, 2015
Linda, you and your family have my deepest sympathy and prayers. I know your father will be missed.
Ruthann Gajda
December 9, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the McDougal family.
I knew Mac for a number of years when my children attended Madison School and I served as president of the home school organization. Never have I met such a kind, genuine and caring man. We often spoke about our families. Mac helped me with so many school projects and displayed enthusiasm while doing so. I still have a note he sent me all those years ago at the time of his retirement. I savor our friendship and trust the family has an infinite number of wonderful memories.
My thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
Shirley Gorden
December 8, 2015
To the McDougal children and Mary, you have my prayers, Mr. Will was a long time friend of the Gorden Family, and I know him and my father (LeRoy) are catching up on old times.
Cathy and Wayne Bishop
December 8, 2015
We will deeply miss our neighbor of many years. Mac, you were one of a kind. Always smiling and extending a hand in friendship. Our deepest sympathy to Mary and John.
Chuck & Lori Mramer
December 7, 2015
Our dear friend and neighbor for over 30 years. A heck of a nice guy and gentleman. We'll miss him often.
Karen Carl-Thayer
December 7, 2015
I had the pleasure of being one of Mac's caregivers for the past few years. I will miss hearing the stories he shared about his experiences working at the SBCSC and how we remembered the good old days of South Bend's history. He will truly be missed. He was a kind and caring man. Mac, I'm sure you will enjoy your sweets in heaven.
Sister Maryanne O'Neill, C.S.C.
December 7, 2015
To dearest Mary I send you my love and prayers for our beloved Mac who I am certain is enjoying the peace and joy of eternal rest with our good God. How I wish I could be there with you at this time to share memories and stories! With love, Maryanne
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