Oct. 14, 1946-Jan. 28, 2006
Douglas John Stoen, 59, of Warner Robbins, Ga., died Saturday, January 28, 2006 at his home, after a three-year battle with cancer.
Doug was born to Elmer and Lillian (Johnson) Stoen on Oct. 14, 1946 in Detroit Lakes. He graduated from Detroit Lakes High School in 1964. He went to Wadena Technical College for electronics and upon graduation, went to work for Honeywell. He was drafted into the Army and after two years and a tour of duty in Vietnam, he returned to work for Honeywell and continued to work for them until ill health forced his retirement.
Doug lived to hunt and fish. He also enjoyed photography, gardening, cooking and visiting. Family and friends knew him to be very loving and caring.
He is survived by one son, Jason, of Kansas City, Mo.; one stepdaughter, Cindi Wagner and two stepgrandchildren, all of Kansas City, Mo.; three sisters, Garnet (Lee) Asher of Portland, Ore., Susan (Larry) Kelly of Swarthmore, Pa., and Mary (Gary) Wooldridge of Ridgefield, Wash.; six brothers, Dennis (Deloris), Brian (Von), Danny and Allan (Mary) Stoen, all of Detroit Lakes, Don (Linda) Stoen of Lolo, Mont., and Tom (Pat) Stoen of Valley City, N.D.; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
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Doug was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
