Douglas Henry Pettit

OREGON-Douglas H. Pettit, age 61, of Oregon, passed away August 20, 2015, after a two year battle with gastric cancer. He was born the son of Donald and Lillian (Puckett) Pettit of Boscobel. Doug was a 39 year member of the Oregon Police Department. Serving as Police Chief for close to 30 years. As Chief, Doug held many leadership positions within the International Chiefs of Police Association and Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association, including, serving as president and vice president of the WCPA. He was devoted to improving the Village of Oregon and the State of Wisconsin through his work in developing the capabilities of the Oregon Police Department, community policing, and legislation to reduce gun violence. Doug's passions included military living history where he forged valued and enduring friendships. He was a member of groups portraying the American Civil War, World War II and Vietnam eras. He acted in leadership positions both on and off of the field while with the 2nd Wisconsin Infantry Historical Group. His efforts were instrumental in the growth and success of one of the area's largest Civil War reenacting groups. Doug loved playing and watching sports throughout his life. He tried to never miss watching his favorite teams play or a favorite driver race. Nothing was maybe more important in his life than his grandchildren. Calvin and Hazel became the essence of his life. They had the ability to change his grey days to sunny and his frowns to smiles. Doug is survived by his wife, Marilyn (Morel); his sons, Brian (Molly) and Evan (TJ); his cherished grandchildren, Calvin and Hazel; his siblings Dennis (Michelle) Pettit, David Pettit, Derry Pettit, Dixie Hackett and Daniel (Lori) Post; parents-in-law, Charles and Theresa Morel; brother and sisters-in-law Steven (Betty) Morel, Michael (Diane) Morel, Cindy (Mike) Schultz and many nieces and nephews. Doug was preceded in death by his parents; his stepfather, Clifford Post; his sister, Dianne Salmon; his sister-in-law, Jayne Libansky; and brother-in-law, Todd Hackett. As per Doug's wishes, no services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Oregon Funeral & Cremation Care 1150 Park Street (608)835-3515