Douglas Dean Baxter

November 20, 1954 – August 19, 2019 Douglas Dean Baxter was born on November 20, 1954 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was one of five children born from the union of the late Clifford and the late Ellen (Smith) Baxter. After attending high school in 1972, Douglas enlisted into the United States Army Special Forces, where he honorably served his country as a Green Beret, obtaining the rank of Staff Sergeant (E-6) and earning numerous commendations. Douglas married the love of his life, the former Deborah Miller on October 7, 1998 in Maryland. Douglas was employed with The United States Postal Service and retired after over 30 years of service. He was an avid outdoors-man and enjoyed boating, fishing, shooting, and hunting as the seasons changed. He was a highly-ranked marksman in the military and competed on the national pistol team. He continued his love and skill for shooting later on in his life as well. Being out on Lake Erie and fishing for walleye was a part of his life he cherished. He liked to spend time with friends at the Owl’s Club, but most importantly enjoyed being with his family and his cats Creed, Ally, and Lucky. Douglas Dean Baxter age 64 of Harvey’s Lake, Pennsylvania, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital. His parents preceded him in death, along with his brothers, Ron and Dave. To cherish his memory, Doug leaves his loving wife of twenty years: Deborah Baxter of Pennsylvania; a son: Jason (Sandra) Baxter of Maumee; daughter: Heather Baxter of Findlay; stepdaughter: Heather (Brian) Baranski of Pennsylvania; brother: Richard (Ruth) Baxter of Indiana; sister: Elaine Baxter of Indiana; eight grandchildren: Lauren Vasquez, Haley Baxter, Gavin and Mason Baranski, Nathan and James Silvers, Korben and Quinn Caskey; and three great grandchildren: Noah, Eli, and Natalie. Friends may gather from 1:00pm to 3:00pm on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Neville-Shank Funeral Home, 7438 Airport Highway, Holland (419)865-8879. A memorial service celebrating his life will follow at 3:00pm, also at Neville- Shank with Minister James Puhl officiating. Military honors will be held under the auspices of the Northwood VFW Post 2984 and the United States Army. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society. Special memories and condolences may be shared by visiting www.neville-funeral.com.