Douglas T. Rentmeester, 64, Green Bay resident, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on June 20, 1959, in Green Bay to the late Eugene and Mercedes (Deffke) Rentmeester. Doug graduated from Preble High School with the class of 1977. He then attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering. Doug worked for Ducommun, Inc. in Appleton as an Electrical Engineer for many years. He enjoyed watching Wisconsin sports especially the Badgers, Packers and Brewers. Doug loved spending time with his family and friends. He never missed an opportunity to watch his nieces and nephew’s sporting events. Doug was a loyal employee and devoted father. He found great peace with his daily walks. Doug will be remembered as a loving father, brother, son and uncle.
He is survived by his daughter, Allison (Jan Carlo) Rentmeester; siblings, Jeff Rentmeester, Lisa (Mark) Rabas and Alan Rentmeester; nieces, Erika (Andrew) Fitzpatrick, and their children, Aiden and Isaiah, and Jessie (Savanna) Rabas; nephew, Zack (fiancée, Greta) Rabas; stepmother, Pat Roy; and his fur-grandbabies, Goofy and Donnie.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by Allison’s mother, Jane Eau Claire.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 17, 2023, at the Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason St., from 4:00 p.m. until the time of service. Memorial service 6:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home with Rev. Andrew Cribben, O.Praem. officiating. Online condolences may be expressed at www.prokowall.com.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a memorial fund will be established.
The family would like to thank staff and nurses at St. Vincent Hospital, especially Scott, for their care and compassion.
Alex Bahrke is serving the family.