Douglas C. Pearson

Douglas Charles Pearson, 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 12, 2024 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Doug was born July 26, 1945 in Des Moines, Iowa. He attended school in Des Moines and graduated form East High in 1963 where he was editor of his class newspaper. Quoted from a fellow classmate, “Doug was the smartest student in our class.” Doug went on to attended Grinnell College and graduated in 1967 with a degree in Applied Economics. He was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and earned a Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Award. Doug then attended the University of Wisconsin at Madison where he earned his Master’s and PhD in Economics.

Following graduation, Doug accepted a position with the City of Madison in Community Development where he worked in various Wisconsin cities creating jobs and attracting new business. He ended his career in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Doug was very active in his community and his church. He was proud to be a Christian. His brothers and sisters considered him an exceptional person, very loving and caring.

Doug was married to Sheri and they had two daughters, Curly of Wisconsin and Kandis of Ohio. He is survived by his sisters, Diana (Bob) Van Gundy of Des Moines, IA, Cynthia (Bob) Murray of Minneapolis, MN; brothers, Ron Pearson of West Des Moines, IA, Dave Pearson of Perry, IA, and Tim (Sara) Pearson of Urbandale, IA.

The family is planning a celebration of life for the Spring of 2025. Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

Memorials may be directed to East High School in Doug’s honor at https://desmoinesehsalumni.com/donate/.

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