Douglas P. “Doogie” Wilson, 76, of Warren passed away on Monday December 27, 2021 in his home.
He was born in Warren on February 5, 1945, the son of the late Robert J. and Margaret “Peggy” (Huling) Wilson. Doug was a member and usher with the First United Methodist Church, Warren. He married the love of his life Barbara A. (Perschke) Wilson on August 25, 1979 in Warren. Doug retired as Chief Appraiser and Executive Vice President with Northwest Savings Bank.
Early on in life Doug was involved in boy scouts and eagle scouts – affiliations in which he attributed most of his “always be prepared” motto for life. Most of his summers and greatest childhood memories were spent at his family’s retreat known as Bluestone located in Williamsport, PA.
Doug was a huge sports enthusiast. He played basketball, baseball and football in high school and later went on to attend The Pennsylvania State University main campus as a member of the football team. He was also Treasurer for the Chi Phi Fraternity. After graduating he became a lifelong member and contributing donor of the Penn State Alumni Association.
After getting married and having children, Doug channeled his love of sports by becoming involved in coaching. He coached youth baseball, softball and basketball. He also contributed a great deal of his time to the Friends of Warren Basketball, Warren Sports Boosters, Jaycees and Warren County Historical Society.
Doug also worked just as hard as he played or possibly harder. One of his proudest professional accomplishments was obtaining his SRA designation issued by The Appraisal Institute. This designation indicates a post-graduate level achievement meeting rigorous education, experience and ethical requirements. Fewer than 1% of all appraisers nationwide ever achieve this designation. This allowed him to become the founder of the Appraisal Department at Northwest Savings Bank. Being very astute in the area of appraising, Doug spent some time teaching real estate classes for Penn State at both the high school and the state hospital.
Doug was an avid golfer and hunter. He was a huge history and Civil War buff – there wasn’t much you could ask him that he didn’t know. He enjoyed trips to his second home in State College, picnics at Hearts Content and cooking breakfast up at Webb’s Ferry. He also looked forward to weekly breakfasts or lunches throughout town with his lifelong best friend and brother by heart, Jack Collins.
Doug was the epitome of family man. He loved his family more than anything in this world and dubbed his grandchildren his “wolf pack.” He has some very large shoes to fill but his legacy will eternally live on in his children and every one of his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife Barb; two children, Dustin P. Wilson and wife Pamela of Massillon, Ohio, and Jacquelyn A. (Wilson) Brown and husband Brandon Faucette of Pittsburgh; five grandchildren, Natalie L. Wilson, McKenna P. Wilson, Serena A. Brown, Silas P. Faucette, Janelle E. Faucette; three brothers, Robert J. Wilson III and wife Marilyn, Richard H. Wilson and wife Mary Lou, and twin brother Donald W. Wilson and wife Monica; one sister Marjorie Kreitner and husband Clinton; and best friend Jack T. Collins and his wife Lynn.
A Celebration of Doug’s life will be announced and held at a later date when the weather gets warmer and people can properly celebrate his life. Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery, Warren. Arrangements by the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc. Those wishing to place memorials and in lieu of flowers may do so through the Warren Sports Boosters, PO Box 304, Warren, PA 16365 or The Warren County Historical Society, 210 4th Ave, Warren, PA 16365. E-Mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com.
Way back around 1965 I hired Doug to work with me at Seneca Lumber one summer – owned by Lloyd Cleveland at the time. I’d worked there for a short while and they let me pick a guy out for summer help. Doug was a giant of a guy, compared to all us slight 6 footers there at the time and he’d been in Penn State football too. We had a good time together that summer and I never forgot him as, once, he tackled me from behind and it took nearly a week straighten back up. We unloaded box cars full of lumber and Doug was always amazed at how much lumber fits in one of those things. It was no secret to any of us that he was destined for something beyond Seneca. I’ll never forget him or his friendly ways and what a towering figure he was – as smart as he was tall.
Great story! Thank you for sharing. Even though I was bigger than my dad, I still wouldn’t mess with him. Haha
Doug talked about his time working at Seneca for that summer. Thank you for such a wonderful tribute. He would be so touched
Thank you Mr. Corey – your words about my father really touched my heart and it means a lot that you shared your memories of him.
I remember when the Wilsons moved from 5th Street to Division Street and Doug became a neighbor and friend. Although we lost touch in later years, he was a good friend for many years. Doug told me things that I needed to hear, but did not want to hear. His wisdom served to help me through the difficult times in life. He epitomized true friendship. I wished that I had understood that better at that time. I can not thank him for his friendship, however, I can share his native goodness with his loved ones.
Peace and Blessings to all.
Thank you Ted. Sorry we lost touch but we always consider doing a friend.
Thank you Ted!
Thank you Mr. Proukou – my father had a great way of telling things they way they were. He never sugar coated anything in his life. Thank you for sharing your kind words as hearing these things are helping me to get through this great loss.
Dear Barbara,
I am so sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. I sang at your wedding and I remember the laughter when you both kneeled at the altar and those who were there to celebrate your marriage saw what was written on the bottom of his shoes, Help Me or something along those lines.
Please accept my sincere condolences and know that you are in the thoughts and hearts of so many.
Thank you Barbara. I heard the “help me” story many times and it still makes me laugh. Thank you for sharing the memory of my dad – it is much appreciated.
Hi Barb. Thank you for the wonderful memory we had of our wedding and you singing. Sometimes it feels like it was just yesterday.
Dear Barb, Dustin, and Jackie,
Rob and I send our heartfelt sympathy and prayers to you all. So sorry for your loss! Doug was a great friend to my brother, Dave, and I remember him hanging out at our Redwood St. house. A great Dad, husband, friend and all around great guy!
Chris nd Rob Loranger
Chris,
Thank you for the kind words – it means so much to all of us right now. I know Anne also had a lot of memories of my dad coming over to your house when you were kids because he was friends with your brother. It’s the kind words and good memories that are helping the most right now. I hope you are Rob are well.
Thank you Chris! We appreciate your thoughts prayers and support.
Thank you so much, Chris.