DOUGLAS CHARLES KLIPPEL (DOUG)

Condolences & Memories (7 entries)

• Sad to hear that the Rams have lost another teammate... A special group of guys and they'll miss Doug. Condolences to his family. - Posted by: Rick Brownlee (MB Sports Hall of Fame) on: May 12, 2022

• We have known Doug, essentially all our lives. School with Bryan, working with Doug, and raising our families as neighbours and extended family in Transcona. All these avenues developed life long friendships that will be cherished forever and passed on intergenerationally We enjoyed many vacations , winters in Arizona Christmas’s and family celebrations. Doug always enjoyed a good meal and we had a tradition of going to country restaurants in every small town in Manitoba. He was also famous for cutting a whole “Lorraine’s lazy Daisy cake”(which he loved) Into 4 pieces and then would eat the entire cake in a sitting. Doug was a huge Blue Bomber fan and our families enjoyed sitting in the end zone watching the game. We also spent lots of time at a variety of lake properties and always loved being taken out on the water for boat rides. Many hours were spent laughing and chasing kids and many lifelong memories made. There was something about water as Uncle Doug had a knack of pulling kids out.. Brad and Glen with their rubber boots still attached in the mud and Heather who thought she could swim independently at 2 years of age in a pool. Doug loved Lorraine, his family and all his friends. His kindness, smile and gentle spirit will be missed dearly, but the memories we have will live on in both families for years to come. We will miss you Doug Ps Elaine says you can have a third helping whenever you want now!!💕💕 - Posted by: Bryan and Elaine (Friend ) on: May 08, 2022

• Doug and I both worked for the Manitoba Telephone System. I met Doug through his wife Lorraine, whom I met when I applied to work at MTS. At that time Lorraine worked in the MTS training division office. Over the years the years our families got together many times, mainly on trailer camping trips. Doug had convinced me to buy a trailer and we never looked back. Doug and I both enjoyed casual golf and enjoyed in-numeral games over the years. Anyone who golfed with Doug would have noticed that he only took half swings, I often tried to convince him to try a full swing but was politely ignored. The scores were of little consequence, more important was the fresh air and a relaxing enjoyable outing. One thing that we did take seriously was riding our bicycles to work in the Polo Park office, it was a “twenty mile round trip from and to Transcona”, about one third of it each way down Portage Ave. We always rode full tilt, as hard as we could pedal in the curb lane. I often thought that if someone in a parked car ever opened their door at the wrong time we would of both have been “toast” as we tended to tailgate each other. Doug and I enjoyed a lot of good years, which I will surely miss. Remembering the good times Carole and Ken Young - Posted by: Carole and Ken Young (Friends) on: May 02, 2022

• Doug was a great neighbour always greeted you with a big smile and always willing to help if you needed it many a good time was had just sitting on each other’s driveway having a beer and joking around he always had a story to tell us about what job Lorraine wanted him to do next. Doug was also president of our condo association and did a fantastic job we will miss his good morning greetings. Rest In Peace - Posted by: Claudette (Neighbour and friend) on: May 01, 2022

• Dear Lorraine and family, We are very sorry to hear of Douglas' passing. We send our deepest sympathy to you and the family. We were cottage neighbors for many years and remember the great times we spent together. Douglas was such a gentleman, a hard worker and so very kind and gentle. Maura and Ernest - Posted by: Ernest & Maura Dias (Friends) on: Apr 25, 2022

• Our deepest condolences are extended to Lorraine and the entire Klippel family. Uncle Doug was larger than life. He was such a kind, caring and welcoming man and we will miss him dearly. I remember fondly many Klippel/Kramble holidays and adventures together. We all knew that Glen and Brad would end up crying after Uncle Doug tried to set them straight, an impossible task! My sister, Heather and I were so cared for by Uncle Doug when we visted in Mesa. He was our transporter and cook and we had so many side splitting laughs over our many happy family memories togther. Kurtiss always enjoyed his time with Uncle Doug, through their connections at MTS as well as marrying into this constellation of family. Life is precious and I am so fortunate to have been a part of Uncle Doug's journey. Big hugs! Love Arlene & Kurtiss Krasnesky - Posted by: Arlene Kramble-Krasnesky (neice) on: Apr 25, 2022

• At this difficult time, I send heartfelt condolences to Lorraine and each of your family members. I am grateful for the many years of service and friendship with Doug. Our lively discussions were always interesting as he was such a knowledgeable and caring person. Thank you for writing this beautiful memorium in which you have highlighted so many more details of this wonderful man. I will dearly miss my visits with him and cherish those times. Judy - Posted by: Judy Starink (friend) on: Apr 24, 2022