Douglas "Bugly" J Poortenga's obituary , Passed away on March 2, 2025 in Fairwater, Wisconsin

Douglas "Bugly" J Poortenga

January 14, 1952 - March 2, 2025 (73 years old)

Fairwater, Wisconsin

Douglas "Bugly" J Poortenga's obituary , Passed away on March 2, 2025 in Fairwater, Wisconsin

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Butzin-Marchant Funeral Home

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Douglas "Bugly" J Poortenga

January 14, 1952 - March 2, 2025 (73 years old)

Fairwater, Wisconsin

Douglas J Poortenga Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Douglas J Poortenga of Fairwater, Wisconsin, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Douglas left this world on March 2, 2025 at the age of 73, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Douglas J Poortenga to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Donald Poortenga and Betty Poortenga (Elzinga); his brothers, Gene and Donald Poortenga; and his grandson Dominic Richter.

He is survived by: his wife Carla Poortenga; his sons, Jason Poortenga of Fairwater, WI and Jeffry Poortenga of Brandon, WI; his granddaughter Alecia Richter; his brothers, Dave Poortenga (Donna) and Dan Poortenga; and his siblings-in-law, Randy Schultz (Lori), Carolyn Poortenga, Judy Doherty and Bonnie Schultz (Lee). He is also survived by several nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Butzin-Marchant Funeral Home



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