Douglas William Moog, 65, of North Platte lost his battle with cancer on April 2, 2024. He forged his fight with grace and courage.
Doug was born January 22, 1959, in Madison, South Dakota to Delbert & Nola (Bachkora) Moog. The family moved to Clark, South Dakota where Doug attended public school. Ther family moved again when Doug was 11 years old to North Platte, Nebraska. While in high school, Doug enlisted in the Army delayed entry program. He graduated from North Platte High School and within an hour of receiving his diploma, he was on an airplane and heading to Fort Dix, New Jersey. After his basic training he was stationed in Fort Ord, California. It was there that he met Danette, the love of his life. Doug & Danette were married on May 8th, 1982, and have been married for 41 years. To this union two sons were born: Robert William 1983 & Nathan Douglas 1986. Doug left the military after 14 years, completing tours of duty in Korea & Germany.
When returning to North Platte, he was employed at Sixth Street Foods & shortly thereafter began his career at the Union Pacific Railroad. He retired from the railroad on August 1, 2023, after completing 30 years of service as a machinist. Doug was considered as “one in a million” because of his sense of humor and dedication to helping family, friends and anyone he met. Doug believed that everyone should have the enjoyment of riding a motorcycle to experience what he called “wind therapy.” He found contentment in traveling on his motorcycle with his wife and friends Mike & Sheila Sneed through various trips they went on. Doug was a mechanic at heart & was desirous to investigate & fix vehicle repairs whenever the opportunity arose.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to the family for their designation. Please send condolences to Danette Moog, 2815 Pearson Road, North Platte, Nebraska 69101. On-line condolences and live streaming of the service can be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Doug is survived by his wife Danette, his sons Robert & Nathan; grandchildren Lilly, Kyleah, Macilynn, Axyl & Trypp; sisters JoAnn Griffin, Jan (Neal) Pearson; brother Gordon (Susan) Moog; Uncle John McClellan; along with several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents William (Velma) Bachkora, Edward (Marie) Moog; parents Delbert (Nola) Moog; sister Diane Moog; father-in-law Wallace Wadell; stepfather Lloyd Synovec; aunts & uncles Dewey (Delores) Oliver, Jim (Kathleen) Lowe, Elaine McClellan; cousins Linda (Oliver) Shiers.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 P.M., Monday, April 8, 2024 at Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, Nebraska with full military honors. Rev. Mike Wing will be officiating. Book signing will be Friday, April 5, 9-5, with family present to receive friends. Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Please join the family for food and fellowship after the service at North Platte Berean Church, 202 West 8th Street, North Platte.