Douglas Wayne Morrissette
February 25, 1935 - October 16, 2019
Obituary
FITCHBURG – Douglas Wayne “Doug” Morrissette, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019. He was born on Feb. 25, 1935, in Hudson, Wis., the son of Arthur and Grace Morrissette. Doug married Mary Ellen Wells in New Richmond, Wis., on Oct. 27, 1956, and served in the U.S. Air Force.
Doug enjoyed hunting, fishing, shopping for antiques and coin collecting. He served as the town chairman for the City of Fitchburg from 1975-1981 and then as mayor from 1993-1999. He called Fitchburg home for 48 years.
Doug is survived by his children, Julie Sanders, Jeff Morrissette; Jean Morrissette and Jay (Dana) Morrissette; grandchildren, Georgie Sanders, Katelin Morrissette and Lindsey Morrissette, and Madison and Nathan Morrissette; great-grandchildren, Mason and Bryce Morrissette; brother, Randy (Sandy) Morrissette; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Mary; brothers, Duane, Neal and Clinton; and sisters, Fran, Joan and Joy.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC PARISH at ST. JOSEPHS, 1905 West Beltline Highway, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, with Mons. Thomas Baxter presiding. Burial will be held at Oak Hall Cemetery in Fitchburg. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON FITCHBURG FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 2950 Chapel Valley Rd., Fitchburg from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., on Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, and at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Tuesday. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Fitchburg
Funeral & Cremation Care
2950 Chapel Valley Rd.
(608) 442-5002
Events
Visitation
Mon Oct 21, 2019 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Fitchburg • 2950 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, WI 53711
Visitation
Tue Oct 22, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Good Shepherd Catholic Parish at the St. Joseph Church (Madison) • 1905 W. Beltline Hwy., Madison, WI null
Mass of Christian Burial
Tue Oct 22, 2019 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Good Shepherd Catholic Parish at the St. Joseph Church (Madison) • 1905 W. Beltline Hwy., Madison, WI null
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Memories
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Tammi Alexander, Badger Honor Flight
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The volunteers, flight team and board of Badger Honor Flight mourn the loss of their hero, Douglas Morrissette. We are thankful for his military service and proud to have served him on his trip to Washington, D.C. on April 22, 2017.
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sheryl burkel
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your Dad was surrounded by a bunch of women who enjoyed his company...some prayed, some held his
hand and spoke a word of reassurance, some covered him up and some stood by respectfully....then the firetruck came and we wished him a safe journey,,,,Wednesday am shift at Agrace
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Jean Bellecourt
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Please know how much I will miss my Uncle Doug. He always did and always will hold a special place in my heart.
Jean Bellecourt
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Mike and Susan Thompson
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Doug will be remembered as a good friend and neighbor for many years. He was a man of service--in the military, the DNR, and the town/city of Fitchburg. Doug is to be commended and remembered for all the good that he did. Mike and Susan Thompson
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Phil Sveum
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I had the pleasure of serving as one of Doug's Alders on city council while he was Mayor of Fitchburg. We tackled some tough issues at the time, and he had a vision for the city and a commitment to make Fitchburg better for all residents. Personally he was a good man....and I appreciated his friendship very much.
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Barb Wildman
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I want to send my sincere condolences to Julie, Jeff , Jean, Jay and families. I remember my Uncle Doug as a kind, and gentle man . He and Mary would always stop to visit my mom , Jo, whenever they were in the area . It meant the world to her and to me . You are all in my thoughts at this sad time.
Sincerely ,
Barb Cummings Wildman