Donald H. Dugan
Donald H. Dugan of Lakeland, Florida, died on Sept. 23, 2026, following a brief illness. He was born on Oct. 9, 1928, to Willard (Wid) Dugan and Grace Bell, in Waterford, Ohio. The family moved to Michigan following Willard’s work in the oil fields. After high school, Donald was employed by the Dow Chemical Company as a chemical production supervisor. He was drafted into the army in 1950, serving during the Korean war as an electrician’s helper, before returning to Dow Chemical. On July 4, 1959, he married Patricia J. Howe in Coleman, Michigan. They were married for 58 years until her death in 2017.
He is survived by his brother-in-law, Lyle (Joe) Howe; and six nieces and nephews: Thomas, David and Larry Dugan, Ann Szymanowski, Bridget Hockemeyer, and Patrick Howe.
Donald was a member of American Legion Post 8 in Winterhaven, Florida. He enjoyed all kinds of sports, but golf was his passion. He played well into his 80’s and then continued to practice his putting skills on the carpet of his residence.
The family is grateful for the neighbors and staff of The Estates at Carpenters for their community and care.
A private family service is being planned at a later date with interment in the Midland City Cemetery.
All of us at Ware Smith Woolever are honored the Dugan family has entrusted us with the care of their loved one. Condolences to the family may be made at wswfh.com.