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Roseau- John Douglas passed away on February 20th, 2024 at the age of 81.

John Macfarland Douglas Jr. was born on July 29th, 1942 to Mary Edwards Douglas (Sumner) and John M. Douglas Sr. in Omaha, Nebraska. Growing up, John spent summers in northern Wisconsin with his family swimming, sailing, fishing and water skiing.  After graduating from Central High School in Omaha, John joined the Navy in 1962, spending his active duty in Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. John later returned to Japan as part of an exchange program, cementing his lifelong interest in the country and people.

After his ti...