Douglas George Farrell, age 95 of Prior Lake, died on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at McKenna Crossing Assisted Living in Prior Lake of Gastric Cancer.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 11AM with a visitation beginning at 9:30AM at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16400 Duluth Ave. SE, Prior Lake. Father Tom Walker will preside, and Douglas will be laid to rest at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Friends can live stream the Mass by visiting http://stmichael-pl.org and clicking on the live stream tab.
Douglas was born in Prior Lake, MN on November 15, 1926. He later served in the United States Army in Korea 1945. After his honorable discharge and return to the United States, Douglas was married to Donna Mae Anderson in 1949 at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Minneapolis, MN.
Douglas earned his Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Minnesota in 1952 and taught elementary education at Longfellow Elementary School in Minneapolis until his retirement. Douglas had a great love of family gatherings, visiting friends, poetry, planting trees of all kinds, swimming, fishing, and playing tennis followed by watching tennis. He was a man of wisdom, sharing it only when others came to seek it.
Douglas is survived by his seven children, Lynn (Richard) Torney, Gregory (Sally Rischmiller) Farrell, Stephen (Barbara) Farrell, Thomas (Laurianne) Farrell, William (Karen) Farrell, Catherine (Rustin) Harned, Maureen (Edward) Montiel. He is also survived by 27 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and 1 great great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Mae Farrell in 2007. Also preceding him in death were Doug’s parents, William and Honora Farrell, and siblings, William, Patrick, Robert, and Genevieve; and daughter-in-law, Robin Farrell.
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Pauline Lentner
Dear Farrell Family,
My sincere sympathy! It’s been a long time but will always remember how kind Doug was. I remember many times seeing him jog by on Shore Trail say quick hello and then on his way he went! He lived a long good life. Sincerely, Pauline
Gene and Mary Grommesch
Steve Barb and Family sorry to here about your dad .Doug had a full and fulfilling life. Blessings to you .Gene and Mary Grommesch
renee
I am so sorry for your loss.
He and Donna have quite a legacy in all of you. Such an amazing man and such an amazing family.
Our mom had such a great big brother.
Our love and healing to all of you.
Love,
renee
Mike & Katie DeGross
Greg & Sally,
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike & Katie DeGross
Greg Caucutt
I am a close friend of Genny’s in Rochester. She always spoke so highly of her brother Doug and really loved him. Everytime I mentioned I had played tennis (which was often), she would always say her brother Doug was still playing. I hope I can play as long as he did!
Greg Caucutt
Douglas Miller
Our deepest sympathies to the family and extended families of Mr. Douglas Farrell. May our merciful, loving, and compassionate savior bring you comfort in this time of sorrow.
Doug and Kathrine Miller, and family.
michael m billion
So sorry for your loss. Connie and I will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Kristin M
Dear Molly, Ed and entire Farrell family,
So very sorry for the loss of your dad Doug, he was such a joy with his great sense of humor. Many fond memories of him both while growing up with Molly in PL and since then.
Sending my love,
Shanda Landes
Molly & Ed and entire family,
We are so sorry for your loss. As you prepare to celebrate the wonderful life your father /grandfather lived you will be comforted by the many blessings, gifts and memories he gave and has passed on to you. He will live on through you. ❤️
Sending love and big hugs to you,
Dan and Shanda
Karen Barclay
Sorry to hear about Douglas death. He was a kind and wonderful man. He will be missed.
Naomi Tadevich-Saunders
Our love & deepest sympathies to the entire Farrell family. May the pain you feel now be nothing compared to joy found within the memories you have of your Dad.
Our hearts are with you all,
The Tadevich’s
Todd Iliff
Dear Farrell Family,
Our sincerest condolences on your loss.
Everyone at Boast Squash