Douglas Fouks

Douglas I. Fouks, 78, of Danbury, WI died suddenly on December 26, 2008 at his home. Douglas was born on January 11, 1930 in Deer Park, WI to Irwin and Freida Fouks. Douglas was a machinist for 31 years and retired to Minerva Lake in 1994. He was an avid Burnett County deer hunter and salmon fisherman on Lake Michigan. Preceded by parents Irwin and Freida, son Bert. Douglas was a loving husband, father, grandpa and great grandpa who will be missed by all. He is survived by his loving wife Dorothy (Dot), children Michael (Linda), Kristy Michaelson, Cindy (Dan) Loftus, stepchildren Dave (Terri) Norlander, Dan (Julia) Norlander, Robin Feley, 14 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, sisters Pearl Hilmanowske, Berdean Batterson, brothers Jim (Linda) Fouks, Lavern (Connie) Fouks, sister-in-law Jean (Phyl) Heinsohn, brothers-in-law Mike (Trish) Zeiher, Mel (Sandy) Robinatte, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Saturday, January, 3, 2009 at Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home with Father Mike Tupa officiating. Music was provided by Pat Taylor ad Annette Arnold. Interment followed at the St. Johns Cemetery in Webster. Casketbearers were Bill Crain, Bob Grimes, Carl Link, Chuck Anderson, Frank Gray, Steve Wierschem, Fritz Marten and Tom Showers. Honorary casketbearers were Bill Fouks, Bob Fouks, Paul Michaelson, Kenny Fouks, Jonathan Loftus and Tyler Norlander. Military honors were accorded by the State Honor Guard. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster, WI.