Douglas Pierre Mangen, age 63, of Miles City passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at his home near Miles City.
Doug was born April 13, 1955 in Miles City, Montana, the son of Pierre and Jane Dale Mangen. He attended grade school, Jr. High and high school in Miles City, graduating from Custer County High School in 1973. He received an Associate of Arts Degree from Miles Community College in 1975. He worked for Mangen’s Electric his entire life, working with is dad, “Pete” Pierre Mangen and his mom Jane “Dale”. Doug was a Master Electrician as was his Dad, working in Miles City and the surrounding area.
Doug actively followed sports his entire life, as a manager for teams in high school, later coaching and officiating Little Guy Football. He also ran the time clock and was a booster for CCDHS basketball. He was an avid Bobcat football fan and made as many trips to games as was possible. He also was active in the Mon/Dak Football committee. Doug also liked to hunt, although he loved fishing the best. He had a cabin at Ft. Peck and loved to fish for Walleye and was able to cook them well. Doug loved his pets too, he was really heartbroken when his dog Pebbles passed away. He was so lonely he got another dog, Kita. Then he saw Kita was lonely and he got Molly. He has had several cats that he took care of at his home as well.
Doug was active in the First Baptist Church and had a large church family. He had a group of friends with whom he would share a beer or coffee with as much as was possible. He made many trips out to the Mangen ranch to visit with his cousin John and his wife Mary Alice. He loved his family and friends and most of all his country.
He was preceded in death by his mother Jane Dale Mangen in 2015 and his father Pierre Mangen in 2017. He is survived by his sister Valeray (Larry) Edwards and brother Mike (Dorrie) Mangen, nephews Jeremy Mangen, Andrew Mangen, Matthew Edwards and niece Jennifer (Brandon) Lantis, cousins Chris (Shelly) Mangen, John (Mary Alice) Mangen, Dan (Ramona) Mangen, Virjay Glover, Vince Haworth, Violet (Ron) Russell and Valinda Hartman and all the many friends he had in Miles City.
Visitation will be held on Friday, July 13, 2018 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home with family receiving friends from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Custer County Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday July 13, 2018
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Saturday July 14, 2018
First Baptist Church
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday July 13, 2018
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Saturday July 14, 2018
First Baptist Church
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Sheila and Jerry Christopherson says
Our deepest condolences to all of Doug’s family. We share many fond memories of time spent with Doug. He was a devoted son and wonderful friend. We will miss him.
Jean jones says
To all of Doug’s family,
I have many memories of Doug and his stories. Every time I saw him he asked about my kids and we would have a nice visit. I will miss seeing him. My prayers are with you all.
Jean Jones
Trevor and Donna Mae Huss says
Our deepest sympathy. Very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Doug’s family.
Miles and Beth Ann Milligam says
To Doug’s Family:
We send our deepest sympathies for your loss.. You all are in our prayers! Doug will be missed!
Troy & Dolly says
We are so sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. Always enjoyed our visits at Bobcat football games or at the office…. He will be truly missed!
Leah Burkhart says
My sincerest sympathies during this time.
Praying God’s peace and comfort for his family and friends
Vonda Lancaster says
Thank you Doug for being a kind friend and gentle influence to the Lancaster boys. I know you will be missed and they will tell your story. Thank you for caring.
Tom and Lillian Ostendorf says
So sad to hear of Doug psssing. He will be fondly remembered and definitely missed.
Shane Balsam says
Great Guy was an honor to know Him
Carl Mottram says
My condolences. Doug was a 73 classmate and friend. Very sad to here of his passing.
Ruben and June Opp says
To all the Mangen famiy, What a shock to hear about a very fine young man who went to his heavenly home at such a young age,He will be sorely miss by many people, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, May God bless and comfort you at this difficult time and in the days ahead,
Ruben and June Opp
Patti Earling says
So very sorry to hear this news. I have great memories of Doug. Prayers for all his family and friends.
Barry and Darla Kottwitz says
Our condolences to the Manger Family, our prayers and thoughts are with you. I’m goimg to miss you my friend.
Drew Mangen says
Doug,
I have many fond memories of us fishing at the lake and working together at the shop. I hope you’re playing a good card game with grandpa & grandma! Until we see each other again!
Your nephew,
Andy “Drew” Mangen
Brad and Sherri Henderson says
Our deepest sympathy to Doug”s family. He was a great guy and will be missed!
Loren Lancaster & Family says
I was crushed when I heard of Doug’s passing. Doug was a father figure for me, he was a coach, a teacher, and one of the best friends I’ve ever had. There are many memories and stories to share. Condolences to the Mangen family.
Pam Rogge says
My prayers and condolences to Doug’s family. He was a classmate and friend. Cherish the memories.
Mitch and Becky Hillier says
So sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. Mitch and I send our heartfelt sympathies to his family.
Michelle Gamble says
So sad to hear of Doug’s passing. Doug was always so friendly and fun to be around. Thoughts and prayers to his family.
Donald D. "Sonny" Cook says
Doug was a member of my 1973 high school class.
Both in school and after we graduated, he was always a good guy: he will be missed by all the, lives he touched
Doug. Was. A. Good GUY….
Karl and Ashli Drga Family says
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Mangen family. Doug was a long-time fixture of the Little Guy Football program and will be missed. Always amazed the amount of time he donated over the years to the program. I will miss his stories and friendship.
Doug and Diane Ellingson says
Our condolences to the Family on the passing of Doug. A friend and fellow Bronco fan, he will be greatly missed by all of us . You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Dave & Jean Wheeler says
Our condolences to the Mangen family. Doug donated much of his time to the community of Miles City, He will be surely missed
Steven Allen says
Dear Family of Doug.
I was saddened to hear of Doug’s passing, while we never worked together, We often talked shop. Our fathers
worked together at Miles City Electric (Kenneth Allen) and Pete were great friend and co-workers.’
Doug will be truly missed. He was well loved and admired by many. R.I.P my friend
From All the Crew and Family at A&A Electric.
Bus Morris says
I remember what a wonderful young man Doug was when we attended the same church many years ago. He will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bus Morris
Glendive, MT
Fred and Vicky Anderson says
We were shocked to hear of Doug’s passing. We have tons of great memories of Doug and his support for CCDHS athletics as well as little guy sports in Miles City. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. He will certainly be missed but not forgotten.
Lynn and Tim Harper says
Heaven just gained another angel. Doug knew how to create ever lasting memories with all. TIm and I feel so very blessed to have known Doug. We will miss him at the Bobcat games. I will take care of those seats buddy. Thoughts and prayers go out to all his family and friends. Happy Trails to you until we meet again Douglas. ❤️
Todd Rowen says
Very saddened to hear of Doug passing away. I trust he is experiencing the glory of God at this time. We were childhood friends growing up on South Merriam in Miles City, grade school together, junior high, and of course classmates of CCHS “73. It seems as a little piece of Miles City just took flight to heaven. My prayers are certainly with the family.
Jo Raschkow says
So Sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. Prayers for the Mangen family
Alvin and Jo
Daniel and Sumiko Dinardi says
A great loss to the Mangen family. Doug was a great friend of ours. We are sorry for your loss.
Laura Sevier says
To Doug’s Family I am so sorry to hear about Doug’s passing I pet sat for him a number of times and he really loved his pets and had a great love for animals My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time
Bryan and Shannon Holmen says
We are so sad about Doug. Our prayers.
Kay Carlson says
To all of Doug’s family,
My heart goes out to you.
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
The Class of ’73 has lost another part of our heart.
Keith and Cheryl Fuhrman says
So shocked and saddened to hear of Doigs passing. Many great memories of him being out at Chris and Lorretas,Little Guy football and coffee at the Eagles. RIP Doug.
Pat Halpin says
Such a blow to hear of Doug’s passing. My condolences to Doug’s family and his tight inner circle of friends. I spent many hours discussing what was most important to him and he truly treasured you all. Never enough time but relished his time at the ranch, fishing, pets, local sports, and of course the Cat’s. Going to miss his special Mangen sayings when he got flustered. Your hard work is done. Rest in peace old friend.
Kim Peterson says
I am sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. He was a kind man who cared about the city and people of Miles City. He will be greatly missed.
David (Pete) Stabio says
Many years have passed since Doug and I worked the clock and scorebook at Cowboy games. We shared many laughs during the games and of course made all of the right calls from our vantage point. Doug’s personality and demeanor made him such a pleasure to be around. Our Broadus connection was an added bonus.Thanks Doug for the memories and for your friendship.
Rick & Dee Abbott says
We were shocked to learn of Doug’s sudden passing. He will be greatly missed! Doug was a fellow member of the Class of ’73. Each member of his family have our prayers for God’s comfort and solace.
Shawn & Joanie Niedge & Family says
We would like to give our condolences to Doug’s Family and closest Friends. Doug has been apart of several people’s lives and their kids as he was ours. He will be tbe missed.
Denise Harvey says
What a beautiful service today to honor a man who left a legacy of service to our community!
Thanks for sharing him with all of us! I will miss greeting him with a wave at his shop as I leave the high school parking lot!!
We went to school together from 1st grade through high school!
Denise Oberlander Harvey
Robyn Barthelmess says
My deepest sympathy to Doug’s family. He was always fun to have in class from our days at Washington Jr High to CCDHS. Another sad day and loss for the class of 73. He will be missed by many.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rob and Shannon Dinardi says
Our deepest condolences to the family. Doug has always been a supporter my family, following them in their athletic endeavors, and we will miss him. When the boys were little, they only knew him as “Big Guzzy” and that he will always be remembered by. I was looking forward to Bobcat football this fall with the tickets we shared, but it won’t be the same. Rest In Peace.
Scott Malloy says
Condolences to the Mangen family. Doug was such a positive influence on me and others growing up in Miles City. It was so nice to connect with him at the MSU games over the past few years. He will be missed.
Bruce Boe says
Doug was a great guy, and a good friend. We coached 5th-6th grade basketball together one winter in the early 80s, and I got to know him quite well. A fun winter. He was also our team manager for ’73 basketball, and did a great job with that, too. And those are just the little things…
The planet needs more like him.
Ron and Connie Watts says
To Doug’s family – We were so shocked and saddened to hear about Doug. He is gone way too soon. May God’s peace be with all of you.
Jill (Petro) Stenberg says
I am sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. I enjoyed running into him at many Bobcat games. He will be missed.
Jason & Nyoka Twitchell says
Sorry to hear about the passing of Doug, prayers to the family. Doug was kind enough to let our girls take their cows out to his pasture every spring, we always appreciated his kindness and his watch eye over the cows and their new babies. He will be missed.
Christine Barker Anderson says
Praying comfort for Doug’s family and friends. I am saddened to hear of his passing.
Jarett Gundlach says
Doug was a very good friend of mine for many years. I spent a lot of time with him over at his house, downtown, at basketball and football games, in fantasy football league, etc. I worked for him and Pete at the shop as well and I have a lot of great memories. I am so sad to hear of his passing and he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the Mangen Family.