Douglas Ray Boone

Douglas R. Boone, 54, of Oshkosh died Thursday, May 17, 2007 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born November 7, 1952 in Waupaca, a son of Douglas J. Boone and Beverly Mjelde Boone. Doug was received an Associate degree in Marketing at the Fox Valley Technical College. He received a Bachelor degree in Marketing from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. He was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin - Stout Cum Laude, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the Vietnam conflict as an Intelligence Officer. He was a past Commander and Life Member of our local Disabled American Veterans Post 17 and received awards for recruiting many new members. Survivors include his mother Beverly Freiberg of Oshkosh; father Doug J. Boone of Oshkosh; brothers and sisters Cheri (Rick) Waters of Omro, Michael (Karin) Boone of Oshkosh, Susan (Steve) Brook of Royal Palm Beach, FL, Stacy (Steve) Schmid of Oshkosh, Tyler Tarr of Manhattan Beach, CA, and Thomas (Katie) Tarr of Edina, MN; Charles Boone of West Plaines, MO; special friend Jane Spietz of Oshkosh; nieces and nephews Wendy Peterson, Michael Waters, Kristy Waters, Melanie Boone, Maggie Boone, Jessica Voils, Nicholas Voils, John Prahl, Sommer Roux, James Schmid, and Christopher Tarr. Doug was preceded in death by his grandparents and step-father Wayne Tarr, and brother Scott Boone Doug was a tireless peace activist who single-handedly collected thousands of signatures against the Iraq War. In addition to working to end the Iraq War, Doug was a champion of workers rights, the environment, voting rights, and many other important progressive causes. He was member of the Winnebago County Democratic Party. He was very involved in local, state and national politics and actively campaigned for countless political candidates. It will be difficult to imagine the Fox Valley activist community without Dougs presence. Doug was the President of Georgia Gardens Condominium Association and was instrumental in beautifying the grounds and making many positive changes on behalf of the residents. Doug also was a regular contributor to the Scene magazine and wrote numerous articles about musical events. Music was another great passion of his. A special thank you to Dr. Peter Hannon and all of his staff at MMC Intensive Care Unit, especially nurses Stephanie, Margaret, Kelly, Karen H., Sue, Courtney, Elaine, Polly, Norm, Karen Z. and Hospital Chaplain Phil DeWitt. Special recognition to Dawn Auclair of MMC and the UW Madison Organ Procurement Team.Funeral services for Doug will be held Tuesday May 22, 2007 at 11:00 AM at Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home-Westside, Pastor Rich Engle officiating. Family and friends may call at the Lake Pointe Dr. funeral home on Monday from 5-8 PM and again Tuesday from 10 AM until the service. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to one of following organizations: Christine Ann Center, Oshkosh Area Humane Society, Friends of the Oshkosh Public Library, Disabled American Veterans, or the Oshkosh Community Foundation.On Eagles Wings And He will raise you up on eagles wings, bear you on the breath of dawn, Make you to shine ? like the sun, and hold you in the palm of His hand.Doug, you will be forever missed by your family and friends, and we will see you again in Heaven. He will live on in the hearts of those who loved him, and in the individuals who have benefited from his thoughtful and generous wish to donate his organs.

Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home - Westside



100 Lake Pointe Drive
Oshkosh
WI
54904

Monday, May 21, 2007
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.



Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home - Westside



100 Lake Pointe Drive
Oshkosh
WI
54904

Tuesday, May 22, 2007
10:00 a.m. to the service time



Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home - Westside



100 Lake Pointe Drive
Oshkosh
WI
54904

Tuesday, May 22, 2007
11:00 a.m.



Riverside Cemetery



1901 Algoma Blvd
Oshkosh
WI
54901