Douglas J. Bourget, 69, of Kenosha, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2010 at United Hospital System-Kenosha Campus. He was born February 16, 1941 in Chippewa Falls, WI, the son of the late Howard and Jeanette (Goodman) Bourget. After Jeanette’s death he was raised by Mom and Pop Goodman. Howard later married Jeanette Fitzsimmons and they continued raising Douglas. He attended the local schools. During high school he worked as a farm hand. On May 17, 1975, he married Mary Ann Kastel at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Boyd, WI. He was employed by American Motors Chrysler from October 30, 1959, until his retirement in April of 2001, with 41 years of service. He enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, gardening, playing cards, watching westerns on T.V. and going to casinos. He was also a great Packer Football and Brewer Baseball fan. He was a supporter of the Alano Club. Douglas is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Bourget of Kenosha; two daughters, Jennifer (Tom) Sumwalt of Edgerton, WI, and Suzanne Bourget of Kenosha; one granddaughter, Kylie Joy Sumwalt of Edgerton; two sisters, Arlene (David) Meier of Chippewa Falls, WI, and Maxine Merrigan of Forrest Lake, MN; and his brother, Roger (Karen) Bourget of Kenosha. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Franklin H. Bourget; and his brother, Ronald Bourget. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 30th, at Proko Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church at 11:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. Visitation will be held Tuesday at Proko Funeral Home from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Douglas’ Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Christine
November 30, 2010
Jenny, Suzi & Mrs. Bourget-I am very sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers go out to you all. My whole family is saddened by your loss. If there is anything you need, let me know. LoveChristine L. & family
Sarah Lee
November 30, 2010
Jen-I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I just wanted to let you know I am thinking about you and your family. I miss you! Keep in touch!Sarah Lee
Denny Zais
November 29, 2010
I wish to offer our sincere condolences to Doug's family on this sad occasion from the Nick and Betty Zais family..Denny, Jeff, Curt and Tom.
Rita Schwan-Zeier
November 29, 2010
Dear Jen and your family:I want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Know that I and my family will continue to praying for your family.Sincerely,Rita
Nancy Hallada
November 29, 2010
Dearest Jen and family, I was sad to hear about your father. Reading through the other condolences sounds like you had a wonderful dad. My thoughts are with you today. Nancy
Patty Steinhofer
November 29, 2010
Dear Jen and FamilyI am sorry to hear about your Father. Having lost my Father I know the pain you are feeling right now. I will pray for you and your Family that God will give you all the extra strength in these difficult times before the Holidays. Jen you are a wonderful person, mother, and I'm sure you were a wonderful Daughter.With SympathyPatty Steinhofer
Sue McIntosh
November 29, 2010
Mary Ann, Jennnifer, and Suzanne,Scott told me of Doug's passing today and I wanted to let you know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God grant you peace and comfort at this difficult time. I will always remember Doug for the wonderful way he prepared venison. He was a great cook. Love, Sue, Ed, Scott & Erin McIntosh
Rich Korb
November 29, 2010
Doug was a good man. He always had an upbeat outlook on life and saw the good side of the folks he knew. I can honestly say I never saw Doug in a depressed mood or talk negatively about another person. When the chips were down and his health was deteriating Doug still had a smile on his face and a cheerful outlook on life.The rest of us can well take a lesson from Doug.
Marie Miller
November 28, 2010
Dougie will be greatly missed by me. Ronnie and Dougie were my playmates at my grandmother's. We were as close as brothers and sisters. I wish I would have been able to visit him more often, and got to know his family better. Perhaps in the future, I will be able to visit the family.
Sylvia oberle
November 28, 2010
Mary Ann and family Our sincere sympathy. I remember Doug as always happy and he spread that to others. It was always good to visit with Doug at deer hunting time. He was like my little brother in 1944. We both lived with Mom and Pop Goodman. We played school and made our own Nun costumes with white cardboard collars! We also played trucks and cars that ran on roads made of blocks Aunt Marie brought from the bee supply mill at Boyd,WI Doug. I am proud to have had a cousin like Doug. We also enjoyed his calls when my husband and Doug would talk over the Brewer games. That was very good.
Vickie Lahti
November 28, 2010
Mary Ann, I know you probably don't remember me. My Father was a friend of Dougs when they worked at AMC together. My Dad was Ed Larsen (Big Ed). I remember all the card games after work with John, Gary and my Dad, break time at Slims, Smelt fishing when no really cared if they caught anything. Most of all I will remember his smile and that great laugh. You are in our prayers.Tom and Vickie Lahti
Robert (Bob) Wanish
November 28, 2010
Edward and I were deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Doug. Doug and Ronnie both worked hard on my Uncle Bill Wanish's farm for years while they were going to school. As kids growing up we used to play softball and horseshoes.
Maxine Merrigan
November 28, 2010
I'm sure Doug is up in heaven visiting Ronnie - the two best brothers anyone could ever have.
Elizabeth Kurtz
November 28, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about Doug. I will never forget how good he and you were to our family when Bob passed away. My girls and I talk of him often and we have you and your family in our prayers.Sincerely,Betty Kurtz
rick Burke
November 28, 2010
I remember Doug well though I havent seen him in years. I remember walking up to visit Pop and Mrs Goodman with him as a kid and getting cookies.I also remember one time riding our bikes out to Bill Goodman's farm to spend the day playing with the Gillis kids and Jerry Goodman. Little did we know they were going to pick rock that day. We ended up picking and throwing rock onto a stone boat the entire afternoon, eating a meal fit for a king put together by Margaret, and then given a rid home by Jerry in the evening, with our bikes in the trunk. I slept good that nite. Good memories. My sympathy to you Mary Ann and your two daughters.
Ken and Bonnie Pilgrim
November 28, 2010
Doug's picture brought the tears on as I recalled all the fun times we had growing up with the Bourget family as close neighbors and best friends. Our sincere sympathy to Mary Ann and family, and also to Doug's sisters and their families.
Lori Freagon
November 28, 2010
I'm sending my thoughts and prayers to everyone. I'm sorry I can't be there in person but please know I'm there in spirit.I'm glad Doug was able to win his bets on the Packer-Viking games this year!! All the way to the Super Bowl for Doug and Ronnie.Lori Freagon
Jana H.
November 27, 2010
I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Sara Kock
November 27, 2010
Jen and family,So sorry for your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.Sara