Don Dugan
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Donald W. Dugan, 90, of Columbia, passed away Friday, April 20, 2012 at Boone Hospital. He was born in Winchester, Illinois to Tom and Edith Dugan August 21, 1921. He attended University of Illinois and served three and a half years in the army in World War II, serving in various places including the European Theatre and held the rank of 1st Lieutenant and served an additional six months in the Korean conflict.
In 1943 he married Mary Butterfield in Elmhurst, IL, with whom he shared his life until the time of his passing. Together they raised five children and stayed actively involved in the lives of their children, 15 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
Most of his business career was in the insurance industry including 34 years in management roles with State Farm Insurance. During the last 14 years of his career as Regional Vice President.
He was involved in numerous industry and community organizations. He was a member of Missouri United Methodist Church, the First Presbyterian Church, Columbia Church, the Chamber of Commerce, United Way, Boone County Community Services Counsel, Little Dixie Kiwanis Club, the American Legion, the Round Table, Country Club of Missouri, and the Quarterback Club. He has also enjoyed meeting with two retiree groups.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Patricia MacLellan, and son, Thomas “Ted” Dugan of Belleville, IL. He is survived by daughters: Diane (Alan) Fugit of Florida, Jeannie (David) Edmondson of Bloomington, IL, and Nancy (Rich) Becker of Prairie Village, KS, and son: Robert (Kim) Dugan of Ft. Worth, TX and daughter in-law Penny Dugan of Wichita, KS.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 22, 2012 at First Presbyterian Church, 1600 Hitt Street, Columbia, MO.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be to the Donald W. Dugan Scholarship at University of Missouri Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. School of Business, 110 Cornell Hall, Columbia, MO 65211.
Visits: 3
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Captain Dugan was a wonderful man who was admired and loved by all. We are blessed to have known him.
God bless you and your family,
Debbie Custin
We cannot believe that Don is gone. He was special to us and personified the best of State Farm. Our prayers are with you, Mary, and all of your family.
We are very saddened to learn of Mr. Dugan’s passing. Our hearts and thoughts are with the entire Dugan clan!
Fondly,
Bill and Doyne McKenzie
We are so sad to learn of Don’s passing. He was a good friend, and we will miss him. We are still in Fl., so we will be unable to attend the service on Sunday, but our thoughts and prayers will be with Mary and the family.
Zelma and Alan Swailes
Mr. Dugan was a wonderful man and a trreasured long-time friend of my parents, Carl and Eleanor Dude. He was bright, kind and had a great sense of humor. He will be missed by many, and forgotten by none who knew him. May he rest in peace. Condolences to Mrs. Dugan and family.
Kelly Dude
Colorado Springs, CO
At the risk of sounding trite but meaning this literally, Don Dugan left all of you a wonderful legacy – a life well lived. I really enjoyed knowing him, as did my children. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Mary and family, I send condolences on behalf of all the Manns.
We know how you will miss Don; he was the kindest, most generous, most engaging of all Papa’s friends! Like sunshine in a bottle, really–always a funny story and a good word of encouragement.
Papa had an auto accident yesterday, the most recent in a two-month series of medical emergencies. He suffered multiple fractures but nothing life threatening. I have not told him of Don’s death yet, will wait until tomorrow. You will understand why you do not hear from him at this time of grief for all of you. Yesterday was not a good day for the Winchester boys, was it?
Our love to all of you,
Kate and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, of which he was so proud. He was truly a special person and I felt blessed to be his secretary at State Farm. Loved his sense of humor and his caring for others. He will be forever remembered by many.
Don was one of the very kindest men I’ve ever known. So friendly to all people. We enjoyed many hours of visiting with him. He was a man to be truly admired
So sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing. I know he was a special man and will be missed. May memories of your times together strengthen you and give you peace.
Deepest sympathy to Mary and family. Don was a lifetime favorite of mine and a man to emulate for his goodwil, cheer and enthusiasm to all.
Don was one of the nicest parents of all my friends. My prayers are with you. Treasure his memory and long life. We were all blessed to have him around.
Don Dugan was such a gracious man who cared about people and did what he could to help so many. My thoughts and prayers are for Don, Mary and all of their family.
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Don a wonderful man and a friend to many. We loved him.
Prayers to all of you,
Your Next Door Neighbor on Sunset Drive, Jackie (Graves) and George Stamper
Hugs and prayers to all the family. Don was a great guy, my son Brian lives next door and I was glad he got to see what a sweetheart he was.
Bobbi
Dugan Ladies,
So sorry to hear of Don’s passing always so much enjoyed talking with him.
Alsways looked forward to deliverying the “Blue Blazer Day’s” for the State Farm representatives every year from Harry Smith Men’s Wear.