IRON MOUNTAIN - Douglas G. Villa passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2012, at ManorCare Health Services surrounded by his loving family. He most recently celebrated his 86th birthday. Doug battled Parkinson's Disease for the past 10 years.
He was born April 26, 1926, in Iron Mountain, son of the late Lewis J. and Julia (Reggetts) Villa. He graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1944. After graduating, he attended Michigan Technological University, and received his bachelor's and master's degrees from Northern Michigan University. He proudly served in the United States Air Force during World War II and was honorably discharged.
Doug married his high school sweetheart, Lucille Broullire, on June 21, 1947. They were blessed with six children.
He was a very humble man who touched many lives with his wisdom, integrity, and high moral values. Doug's talents allowed him to build his own home, cottage, and boat. He passed on his skills to family and students alike.
Doug began his teaching career at Longfellow School in Foster City and then taught industrial arts for 37 years in the Iron Mountain School System. Each year his students showed their respect by wearing sport coats to receive their vocational certificates at the Iron Mountain High School Awards Ceremony.
He was well-known among the residents of the Spread Eagle Chain of Lakes as the "go to" person for servicing their boats at the marina. Doug enjoyed working Saturdays and summers there for many years.
After retirement, Doug and Lucille enjoyed spending winters at the Tree Lakes Resort in Palmetto, Fla.
He loved spending time outdoors, at his cottage on the Spread Eagle Chain of Lakes, walking and riding his bike.
Doug was a Ham radio operator and proudly displayed his WA8HBP call letters on his license plate. He used his Ham radio skills by volunteering his time to raise funds during the March of Dimes telethon.
He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Bishop Baraga Council 1585 of the Knights of Columbus.
He is survived by his wife, Lucille; they would have celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in June. He is also survived by six children, Dr. Douglas L. (Kay) Villa of Iron Mountain, Sandra (Tom Mogush) Villa-Mogush of Marquette, Terry (Colleen) Villa of Virginia, Minn., Susan (Dan) Fallon of Neenah, Wis., Sally (Tom) Groleau of Salem, Wis., and Sara (David) Michals of Libertyville, Ill.; 13 grandchildren, Nicole (Zach) Smith, Heather Villa, Julia Villa, Kalyn Villa, Jacki Villa, Mike Villa, Brian Villa, Ryan Fallon, Megan Fallon, Joseph Groleau, Jonathan Groleau, Samantha Michals, and Ashley Mogush; one great-grandchild, Olivia Smith and another due in May.
Along with his parents, Doug was preceded in death by his sister, Dorothy Arbogast.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron Mountain.
The Knights of Columbus will recite the rosary Wednesday, 9:40 a.m. at the funeral home.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Msgr. James Kaczmarek and Rev. Raymond Valerio will concelebrate.
Burial will be in Cemetery Park of Iron Mountain.
The American Legion Uren-Cooper Johnson Post 50 will accord military honors at graveside.
United States World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Douglas G Villa
Military Service
Event Date: 17 Aug 1944
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Event Place: Ft Sheridan, Illinois, United States
Race: White
Citizenship Status: citizen
Birth Year: 1926
Birthplace: MICHIGAN
Education Level: 4 years of high school
Civilian Occupation: Sales clerks
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Military Rank: Private
Army Branch: Air Corps
Army Component: Reserves - exclusive of Regular Army Reserve and Officers of the Officers Reserve Corps on active duty under the Thomason Act (Officers and Enlisted Men -- O.R.C. and E.R.C., and Nurses-Reserve Status)
Source Reference:
Enlisted Reserve or Medical Administrative Corps (MAC) Officer
Serial Number: 16192439
Affiliate ARC Identifier: 1263923
Box Film Number: 02322.89
[Courtesy of klh]
He was born April 26, 1926, in Iron Mountain, son of the late Lewis J. and Julia (Reggetts) Villa. He graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1944. After graduating, he attended Michigan Technological University, and received his bachelor's and master's degrees from Northern Michigan University. He proudly served in the United States Air Force during World War II and was honorably discharged.
Doug married his high school sweetheart, Lucille Broullire, on June 21, 1947. They were blessed with six children.
He was a very humble man who touched many lives with his wisdom, integrity, and high moral values. Doug's talents allowed him to build his own home, cottage, and boat. He passed on his skills to family and students alike.
Doug began his teaching career at Longfellow School in Foster City and then taught industrial arts for 37 years in the Iron Mountain School System. Each year his students showed their respect by wearing sport coats to receive their vocational certificates at the Iron Mountain High School Awards Ceremony.
He was well-known among the residents of the Spread Eagle Chain of Lakes as the "go to" person for servicing their boats at the marina. Doug enjoyed working Saturdays and summers there for many years.
After retirement, Doug and Lucille enjoyed spending winters at the Tree Lakes Resort in Palmetto, Fla.
He loved spending time outdoors, at his cottage on the Spread Eagle Chain of Lakes, walking and riding his bike.
Doug was a Ham radio operator and proudly displayed his WA8HBP call letters on his license plate. He used his Ham radio skills by volunteering his time to raise funds during the March of Dimes telethon.
He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Bishop Baraga Council 1585 of the Knights of Columbus.
He is survived by his wife, Lucille; they would have celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in June. He is also survived by six children, Dr. Douglas L. (Kay) Villa of Iron Mountain, Sandra (Tom Mogush) Villa-Mogush of Marquette, Terry (Colleen) Villa of Virginia, Minn., Susan (Dan) Fallon of Neenah, Wis., Sally (Tom) Groleau of Salem, Wis., and Sara (David) Michals of Libertyville, Ill.; 13 grandchildren, Nicole (Zach) Smith, Heather Villa, Julia Villa, Kalyn Villa, Jacki Villa, Mike Villa, Brian Villa, Ryan Fallon, Megan Fallon, Joseph Groleau, Jonathan Groleau, Samantha Michals, and Ashley Mogush; one great-grandchild, Olivia Smith and another due in May.
Along with his parents, Doug was preceded in death by his sister, Dorothy Arbogast.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron Mountain.
The Knights of Columbus will recite the rosary Wednesday, 9:40 a.m. at the funeral home.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Msgr. James Kaczmarek and Rev. Raymond Valerio will concelebrate.
Burial will be in Cemetery Park of Iron Mountain.
The American Legion Uren-Cooper Johnson Post 50 will accord military honors at graveside.
United States World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Douglas G Villa
Military Service
Event Date: 17 Aug 1944
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Event Place: Ft Sheridan, Illinois, United States
Race: White
Citizenship Status: citizen
Birth Year: 1926
Birthplace: MICHIGAN
Education Level: 4 years of high school
Civilian Occupation: Sales clerks
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Military Rank: Private
Army Branch: Air Corps
Army Component: Reserves - exclusive of Regular Army Reserve and Officers of the Officers Reserve Corps on active duty under the Thomason Act (Officers and Enlisted Men -- O.R.C. and E.R.C., and Nurses-Reserve Status)
Source Reference:
Enlisted Reserve or Medical Administrative Corps (MAC) Officer
Serial Number: 16192439
Affiliate ARC Identifier: 1263923
Box Film Number: 02322.89
[Courtesy of klh]
IRON MOUNTAIN - Douglas G. Villa passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2012, at ManorCare Health Services surrounded by his loving family. He most recently celebrated his 86th birthday. Doug battled Parkinson's Disease for the past 10 years.
He was born April 26, 1926, in Iron Mountain, son of the late Lewis J. and Julia (Reggetts) Villa. He graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1944. After graduating, he attended Michigan Technological University, and received his bachelor's and master's degrees from Northern Michigan University. He proudly served in the United States Air Force during World War II and was honorably discharged.
Doug married his high school sweetheart, Lucille Broullire, on June 21, 1947. They were blessed with six children.
He was a very humble man who touched many lives with his wisdom, integrity, and high moral values. Doug's talents allowed him to build his own home, cottage, and boat. He passed on his skills to family and students alike.
Doug began his teaching career at Longfellow School in Foster City and then taught industrial arts for 37 years in the Iron Mountain School System. Each year his students showed their respect by wearing sport coats to receive their vocational certificates at the Iron Mountain High School Awards Ceremony.
He was well-known among the residents of the Spread Eagle Chain of Lakes as the "go to" person for servicing their boats at the marina. Doug enjoyed working Saturdays and summers there for many years.
After retirement, Doug and Lucille enjoyed spending winters at the Tree Lakes Resort in Palmetto, Fla.
He loved spending time outdoors, at his cottage on the Spread Eagle Chain of Lakes, walking and riding his bike.
Doug was a Ham radio operator and proudly displayed his WA8HBP call letters on his license plate. He used his Ham radio skills by volunteering his time to raise funds during the March of Dimes telethon.
He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Bishop Baraga Council 1585 of the Knights of Columbus.
He is survived by his wife, Lucille; they would have celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in June. He is also survived by six children, Dr. Douglas L. (Kay) Villa of Iron Mountain, Sandra (Tom Mogush) Villa-Mogush of Marquette, Terry (Colleen) Villa of Virginia, Minn., Susan (Dan) Fallon of Neenah, Wis., Sally (Tom) Groleau of Salem, Wis., and Sara (David) Michals of Libertyville, Ill.; 13 grandchildren, Nicole (Zach) Smith, Heather Villa, Julia Villa, Kalyn Villa, Jacki Villa, Mike Villa, Brian Villa, Ryan Fallon, Megan Fallon, Joseph Groleau, Jonathan Groleau, Samantha Michals, and Ashley Mogush; one great-grandchild, Olivia Smith and another due in May.
Along with his parents, Doug was preceded in death by his sister, Dorothy Arbogast.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron Mountain.
The Knights of Columbus will recite the rosary Wednesday, 9:40 a.m. at the funeral home.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Msgr. James Kaczmarek and Rev. Raymond Valerio will concelebrate.
Burial will be in Cemetery Park of Iron Mountain.
The American Legion Uren-Cooper Johnson Post 50 will accord military honors at graveside.
United States World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Douglas G Villa
Military Service
Event Date: 17 Aug 1944
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Event Place: Ft Sheridan, Illinois, United States
Race: White
Citizenship Status: citizen
Birth Year: 1926
Birthplace: MICHIGAN
Education Level: 4 years of high school
Civilian Occupation: Sales clerks
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Military Rank: Private
Army Branch: Air Corps
Army Component: Reserves - exclusive of Regular Army Reserve and Officers of the Officers Reserve Corps on active duty under the Thomason Act (Officers and Enlisted Men -- O.R.C. and E.R.C., and Nurses-Reserve Status)
Source Reference:
Enlisted Reserve or Medical Administrative Corps (MAC) Officer
Serial Number: 16192439
Affiliate ARC Identifier: 1263923
Box Film Number: 02322.89
[Courtesy of klh]
He was born April 26, 1926, in Iron Mountain, son of the late Lewis J. and Julia (Reggetts) Villa. He graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1944. After graduating, he attended Michigan Technological University, and received his bachelor's and master's degrees from Northern Michigan University. He proudly served in the United States Air Force during World War II and was honorably discharged.
Doug married his high school sweetheart, Lucille Broullire, on June 21, 1947. They were blessed with six children.
He was a very humble man who touched many lives with his wisdom, integrity, and high moral values. Doug's talents allowed him to build his own home, cottage, and boat. He passed on his skills to family and students alike.
Doug began his teaching career at Longfellow School in Foster City and then taught industrial arts for 37 years in the Iron Mountain School System. Each year his students showed their respect by wearing sport coats to receive their vocational certificates at the Iron Mountain High School Awards Ceremony.
He was well-known among the residents of the Spread Eagle Chain of Lakes as the "go to" person for servicing their boats at the marina. Doug enjoyed working Saturdays and summers there for many years.
After retirement, Doug and Lucille enjoyed spending winters at the Tree Lakes Resort in Palmetto, Fla.
He loved spending time outdoors, at his cottage on the Spread Eagle Chain of Lakes, walking and riding his bike.
Doug was a Ham radio operator and proudly displayed his WA8HBP call letters on his license plate. He used his Ham radio skills by volunteering his time to raise funds during the March of Dimes telethon.
He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Bishop Baraga Council 1585 of the Knights of Columbus.
He is survived by his wife, Lucille; they would have celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in June. He is also survived by six children, Dr. Douglas L. (Kay) Villa of Iron Mountain, Sandra (Tom Mogush) Villa-Mogush of Marquette, Terry (Colleen) Villa of Virginia, Minn., Susan (Dan) Fallon of Neenah, Wis., Sally (Tom) Groleau of Salem, Wis., and Sara (David) Michals of Libertyville, Ill.; 13 grandchildren, Nicole (Zach) Smith, Heather Villa, Julia Villa, Kalyn Villa, Jacki Villa, Mike Villa, Brian Villa, Ryan Fallon, Megan Fallon, Joseph Groleau, Jonathan Groleau, Samantha Michals, and Ashley Mogush; one great-grandchild, Olivia Smith and another due in May.
Along with his parents, Doug was preceded in death by his sister, Dorothy Arbogast.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron Mountain.
The Knights of Columbus will recite the rosary Wednesday, 9:40 a.m. at the funeral home.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Msgr. James Kaczmarek and Rev. Raymond Valerio will concelebrate.
Burial will be in Cemetery Park of Iron Mountain.
The American Legion Uren-Cooper Johnson Post 50 will accord military honors at graveside.
United States World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Douglas G Villa
Military Service
Event Date: 17 Aug 1944
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Event Place: Ft Sheridan, Illinois, United States
Race: White
Citizenship Status: citizen
Birth Year: 1926
Birthplace: MICHIGAN
Education Level: 4 years of high school
Civilian Occupation: Sales clerks
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Military Rank: Private
Army Branch: Air Corps
Army Component: Reserves - exclusive of Regular Army Reserve and Officers of the Officers Reserve Corps on active duty under the Thomason Act (Officers and Enlisted Men -- O.R.C. and E.R.C., and Nurses-Reserve Status)
Source Reference:
Enlisted Reserve or Medical Administrative Corps (MAC) Officer
Serial Number: 16192439
Affiliate ARC Identifier: 1263923
Box Film Number: 02322.89
[Courtesy of klh]
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