Douglas Ray Webb passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer. Visitation with a luncheon for Doug will begin at 12:00 p.m. (noon) until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at the Wapello Methodist Church. A graveside service with Military Honors will be held for family and close friends at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at the Wapello Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established for the Wapello Fire Department and the Wapello Swimming Pool in Doug’s name. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sandhfuneralservices.com. Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services of Wapello is caring for Doug’s family and his arrangements.
Douglas Ray Webb was born on November 22, 1952, to Everett “Bud” and Dorothy (Keltner) Webb. On October 8, 1983, he married Janice Kay (Gipple) Webb, and together they shared 41 wonderful years.
A lifelong resident of a small town, Doug took great pride in his community. He was an active member of the Wapello Methodist Church, enjoyed adult swim with his ladies, and could often be found biking around town in search of a good conversation. Coaching youth sports for his three children for 13 years was one of his greatest joys, and he never tired of sharing stories from those days with anyone willing to listen.
Doug served in the Army and was one of the last draftees from Louisa County. He was stationed in Bitburg, Germany, for two years. For 30 years he worked at U.S. Gypsum and, in retirement, enjoyed working at Louisa Publishing.
Doug had a deep passion for trapshooting, hunting, and working with his beloved bird dogs. He was a proud member of the Louisa County Gun Club and cherished the time spent in the great outdoors and on the backroads of Louisa County.
Above all, Doug was a devoted father and grandfather. He leaves behind his wife Janice and children: Tiffany (Alex) Titlow of Peoria, IL, Abby (Clay) Gholston of Baldwyn, MS, and Brock (Trisha) Webb of Pleasantville, IA. He was a loving grandfather to Everett and Sadie Titlow, Tindall, Lucille, and Nell Gholston, and Marshall and Bennett Webb; also surviving are siblings, Anita (Dennis) Kennedy of Omaha, Peggy (Rick) Willson of Wapello and Kevin (Carol) Webb of Arizona; brother-in-law, Larry Kuhlenbeck and several nieces and nephews.
Doug was preceded in death by his parents, Bud and Dorothy Webb, his sister, Diana Kuhlenbeck, and many of his prized bird dogs.