Douglas Eugene Williamson

Douglas Eugene Williamson was born on November 7, 1950 in Albert Lea to Donald and Evelyn Tostenson Williamson. He grew up in Glenville and graduated from Glenville High School in 1969. Douglas went into the United States Army after high school serving in Vietnam with the 173rd Airborne "The Herd". In 1970 Doug was wounded in combat, earning a Purple Heart. He was also awarded the Air Medal, A Bronze Star, and several other commendations. Douglas was paralyzed from his injuries and spent the remainder of his life in a wheelchair. He was a life long member of United Methodist Church in Glenville. Douglas moved to Chisholm, MN where he lived for 20 years, then, lived in Federal Dam, MN for the last 10 years. He was a member of the American Legion and the Order of the Purple Heart. He was also an honorary member of the Blue Knights Motorcycle Club. Douglas enjoyed traveling, hunting, fishing and playing cribbage. One of his proudest accomplishments was being able to make a solo trip to Alaska on his motorcycle in 1981. Doug's family and friends were very important to him especially his nieces and nephews. Blessed be his memory. Survivors include his mother, Evelyn of Glenville; sisters, Dianne Larry Roerish, Addie John Rust, Dawn Greg Knaack and Mary Olson; brother, Jim Cindy Williamson; sisters-in-law Rita Williamson and Mary Uhlenhopp; nieces and nephews, Chad Kim Williamson, Tonya Williamson, Eric Theresa Roerish, Elissa Bob Allbright, Brandon Samantha Cech, Barry Katie Cech, Katie Rust, Cody Jill Knaack, Jesse Knaack, Jackie Kris Aanes, Aaron Emmy Williamson, Lindy Adam Fredrickson, Nara Shane Olson, Seth Korean Olson, Jenny Reyerson, and Josh Samantha Reyerson; numerous great-nieces and nephews.