He was born and raised in Kaukauna, Wisconsin and had been a resident of Sulphur for over 20 years, coming from South Carolina. Doug worked for many years with Levingston Engineers. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and was an avid motorcycle enthusiast.
Survivors include his father, Clarence Van Den Eng of Kaukauna, Wisconsin; his mother, Millie Van Den Eng of Sulphur; his siblings, Christine Fuhrmann and husband, David of Appleton, Wisconsin, Mark Van Den Eng of Kimberly, Wisconsin, and Cheryl Lancello and husband, Dave of Appleton, Wisconsin; his nieces and nephews, Torey, Kailey, McKendra, and Michael; and his special friend, Lannette Blanchard and her children and grandchildren. He is preceded in death by a nephew, Tim Lancello.
A memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 28, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Deacon Patrick Lapoint will officiate. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that memorial donations be made to help with funeral expenses or to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.