Doug Krull, 63, surrounded by the love from family and friends, began his final journey on Father's Day, June 21, 2015.
Douglas Willard was born in Shawano on April 18, 1952 and was the son of Katherine Mae (Schwamer) Krull and the late Willard Krull. He married Dottie Powless in Green Bay on September 9, 1989. Like his dad, Doug became a semi-truck driver, driving for many years. Most recently he drove for Van Groll Trucking, Trans Pro Carriers, Coenen Transit, all of Kaukauna and Gerald E. Ort of New London. Doug was known for being early to appointments and very dependable. Over the years he earned numerous Employee Safety Awards and certificates from the Presidents Safe Driver Club. Not wanting to wait for retirement as his dad, who suffered a debilitating stroke shortly after his retirement. Doug wanted to get a jump on Social Security and did so by semi-retiring on his 62nd birthday. One month later, he was diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer.
Doug's favorite place to be was his cabin up north in the "emerald forest". He and Dottie hunted on that land together for twenty years, not always successfully, but always memorably! He was an avid Nascar fan until the younger generation took over and "who was who" became more than he wanted to know! He enjoyed playing cribbage and "31" with friends.
Doug is survived by his wife of 25 years, Dottie; Henry (Wendy) Martin, Jr., Heather Martin, his mother, Katherine Krull, siblings, Kay (Larry) Mercier, Randy (Dawn) Krull, Lori (Al) Vanden Bush, 2 ex-wives and their four children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and many, many friends.
Family and friends may call at Holy Apostles Episcopal Church, 2937 Freedom Road, Oneida, from 10:00 am to noon on Wednesday June 24, 2015. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at noon on Wednesday at the church with Father John Cell, officiating. Burial to follow in the church cemetery. Please visit www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the Krull family.
The family extends a special thanks to Lynn and Pee Wee Metoxen, Dr. Jules Blank and the Green Bay Oncology Staff for their care and concern.