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Douglas Stewart Wogsland

  • July 4, 1930 - March 17, 2011
  • Merrill, Wisconsin
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“Dear Gail. I was thinking of you and Doug, and decided to google you. I'm so sorry to learn of Doug's passing. I remember him as a sweet gentle...Read More » ”
1 of 7 | Posted by: rosalae schmidt schultz - WI

“Gail, We just heard of Dougs passing and are very sorry to hear about this. Our friends brought us a Merrill Courier and we saw his name listed...Read More » ”
2 of 7 | Posted by: Doug & Carol Allen - Leesburg, FL

“Sending all our love. Mary, Mack, and Lil' Mack Schlicht ”
3 of 7 | Posted by: Mary Schlicht - Ishpeming, MI

“WE ARE VERY FORTUNATE TO HAVE THE FAMILY WE HAVE, AND I THINK MOM AND DAD HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH THAT. THANKS MOM AND DAD. WE ALSO ARE VERY...Read More » ”
4 of 7 | Posted by: WALLY GRILL - mondovi, WI

“I know it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, but looking back in memory may help to comfort you tomorrow and just remember there is one more...Read More » ”
5 of 7 | Posted by: Renae Grill - Milwaukee, WI

“Dear Gail, and Grandpa, I am sorry that this had to happen. Hopefully you can reflect on all of the great memories together. ”
6 of 7 | Posted by: Phil Friedrich - Seward, NE

“We were so sorry to hear of Doug's passing, but we give thanks that he didn't have to suffer long. Our hearts go out to you at this time and we keep...Read More » ”
7 of 7 | Posted by: Brian & Laurie Friedrich - Seward, NE


Douglas Stewart Wogsland, 80, Merrill, died Thursday, March 17, 2011 at Pine Crest Nursing Home. Born on July 4, 1930 in Tomahawk, he was the son of Arvin and Elsie (Bjorgan) Wogsland. Doug married Gail Grill in Rhinelander on November 15, 1955. She survives. Doug was a 1948 graduate of Tomahawk High School. After school he enlisted in the Air Force, serving in the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in 1953. Doug then worked at Merrill Manufacturing for 31 years as their purchasing agent. He retired in 1992. Doug loved to golf, fish and hunt. Survivors include his wife: Gail Wogsland, Merrill; and brother: Robert (Dolores Wogsland, Tomahawk. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Donald, one sister, Shirley Kitzke, and one sister-in-law, Marge Wogsland. Services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at Waid Funeral Home. The Rev. Brian Friedrich will officiate. Friends may call from 9 AM until the time of service at the funeral home. Waid Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.waidfuneral.com.

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