Douglas "Doug"

Parrish

Douglas D. Parrish, of Oakwood, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2024 at home. He was 76 years old.

Douglas (Doug) was born in Defiance, Ohio, on January 25, 1948. He was the son of the late Richard and Helen (Fitzwater) Parrish. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Glola L. (Bidlack) Parrish of Oakwood; children Carrie (Justin) Waid of Wapakoneta, Ohio, Kendra (Todd) Clementz of Marysville, Ohio and David (Theresa Jones) Parrish of Van Wert, Ohio; three grandchildren Ally and Brayden Clementz and Samuel Waid; siblings Pam (Joe) Morisy of Defiance, Ohio and Jim (Terri) Parrish of Miamisburg, Ohio as well as 4 nieces and nephews Liz (Milan) Patel, Kat Morisy, Andrew (Lindsay) Parrish, and Rachel Parrish and 4 great-nieces and nephews, Maya and Dylan Patel, Callan and Keira Parrish.

Doug was a retired mathematics teacher and house painter. He also served in the Ohio National Guard for six years. He was an avid fisherman and anyone that went fishing with him knew they would not out fish him…EVER. He loved to cook fish for his family and friends knowing that everyone loved "Doug's fish". Over the last thirteen years, Doug enjoyed making maple syrup with friends and family using the sap from local maple trees. He also enjoyed collecting coins. Doug was a fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Browns, and Cleveland Guardians. One of his favorite downtime activities was to feed the fish in his pond with remnants of the refrigerator. He also looked forward to attending the early morning breakfast groups that included former and current Van Wert City School staff.

Doug was deeply invested in his family. He enjoyed supporting his children and grandchildren in their extracurricular activities. He shared his vast knowledge and work ethic with them. Doug also loved playing games especially cards with his family and friends.

A Celebration of Life for Doug will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Monday, July 15, 2024 at Oakwood Community Church with Pastor Bud Larimore officiating. There will be calling hours from 10:00 A.M. until time of services at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made in Doug's memory to the American Cancer Society.