Douglas Fleming

Douglas W. Fleming born on March 25, 1924in Avoca Wisconsin. He was the third child of Edwin and Edna (Geller) Fleming. His siblings were Darrell, Eleanor Herburger and Ed Jr. He made his home around the  Bagley, Wisconsin area until a few years ago and has enjoyed living in Prairie du Chien since.

He passed away on November 1, 2011 at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Visitation will be at Martin Swartz Funeral Home in Bloomington Wisconsin, Saturday November 5, 201, from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. followed by the Funeral Service and 11:30 a.m. and Interment at the Avoca Cemetery in Avoca, Wisconsin.

Doug loved his country and was proud to have served in World War II. He enlisted in the Army Air Corp in 1943. He later transferred into the Field Artillery and served in the Aleutian Islands until 1946. Doug retired from the Wisconsin State Patrol after fourteen years. After his retirement Doug started his own business, Dry Hollow Rock and Gem.

He was also a Master Mason and a member of the Scottish Rite. He was raised in the Bloomington Masonic Lodge.

He married Nancy Lou (McLean) on December 5, 1948and together they enjoyed many hobbies and interests such as hunting, fishing, trapping, bicycling, lapidary, cross country skiing, canoeing, and ice skating. When he would master one he would look for another. Doug was also a  General Class licensed Ham Radio operator who talked with people all around the world.

Doug is survived by his wife Nancy, and their three children Doug Jr., (Sue) of Fennimore WI, Dana (Regina) of Ankeny IA, and Rhonda Zutz (Ken) of Longmont CO; grandchildren, Dawn Riley, Shelly Fleming, Zachary Fleming, Willie Zutz and Christopher Zutz. His great-grandchildren were a great joy in his life and he enjoyed every minute that he was able to spend with Leah, Peyton & Hannah Riley as well as little Skylar Fleming. Doug was preceded in death by his parents, siblings and a grandson, Gabriel Dana Fleming.

The family of Douglas Fleming wishes to express our sincere thanks for all the expressions of love during Doug

s illness and our time of bereavement.