- Douglas, Thomas A.Thomas A. Douglas, age 70, Combined Locks, died on Sunday, March 26, 200 6, at Cherry Meadows. Tom was born June 28, 1935, in Appleton, Wisconsi n, son of the late Harold and Ann Douglas. Tom was a paper boy, an altar b oy, serving masses at St. Joseph Church in Appleton where he went to scho ol until entering high school at Appleton West graduating in 1953. Tom hel ped his Dad for a while in the garage business before enlisting in the U. S. Navy also in 1953. Tom served on board the destroyer USS Gainard as mac hinist mate during the Korean Conflict. After receiving an honorable disch arge, Tom started a 38 year career with Wisconsin Michigan Power Company ( now WE Energies), working as a pipe fitter's assistant, storekeeper, furna ce operator and turbine operator at the Appleton power plant. Also, Tom w as on the refueling crew at Point Beach nuclear plant. He was a substati on electrician and finally a load dispatcher in Appleton. In all of tho se many jobs along the way Tom formed many lasting friendships.Tom was an active member of the Jacob Coppus Post 258 American Legion of L ittle Chute, the Combined Locks Advancement Association and, was elect ed to the Village of Combined Locks as trustee serving enthusiastically f or 10 years. Tom was also elected to the Outagamie County Board as a Coun ty Board Supervisor serving a two year term. While serving as chairm an of the solid waste committee, Tom facilitated the construction and oper ating startup at the Outagamie County co-generation plant. Tom also wro te and implemented recycling policies at WE Energies.Tom's greatest hobby was ski jumping which he started as a ten year old b oy by making his own skies, and finding hills large enough to practice, cu lminating in several medals and trophies. Tom also enjoyed camping and tra veling with Margie. Tom had a special place in his heart for monkeys. T om and Margie adopted monkeys rescued by Monkey World. In 1958, Tom met a nd married Darilyn Darling (who preceded him in death in 1965) leaving fi ve children. After many sitters and family helpers, Tom met his (Maria) Ma rgie and the house filled with the sound of music once again.Tom is survived by his wife, Margie and their six children: Sandy (Jim) Ha nlon, Appleton; Tim (Laurie) Douglas, Green Bay; Connie Douglas, Kimberl y; Andrea (Todd) Williamson, Charlotte, N.C.; Teresa (Aaron) Brown, Orego n, IL; Andy (Jenny) Douglas, Appleton. He was the proud grandfather of ni ne grandchildren: Deanna and Brian Hanlon, Alex and Abby Douglas, Amy a nd Sammy Williamson, Connor and Shayla Brown and Josh Douglas. Tom is al so survived by three sisters: Mary Ellen (Joseph) Weger, Neenah; Joanne (J ohn) Lindsley, Appleton; and Carol (Tim) Bramlett, Greensboro, GA; sister- in-law, Alice Douglas, Appleton; his special children, Joe and Katie Fitzg erald, numerous nieces, nephews other family members and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Richard.The funeral liturgy for Tom will be held at 12 noon on Thursday, March 3 0, 2006, at ST. PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH, 410 E. Wallace St., Combined Locks w ith Father Jim Lucas officiating. Friends may call at the Tri County Chap el on Wednesday, March 29, from 4 to 8 p.m. with a Parish Prayer Servi ce at 7:30 p.m. and at Church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of m ass. Inurnment will be at St. Paul Cemetery. A memorial fund is being esta blished in Tom's name.
Wichmann Tri County Chapel 3212 S. Oneida St. Menasha
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1935 - 2006 (70 years)
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