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Douglas Randall Bornhuetter
1940 - 2020
When the race is over….Douglas Randall Bornhuetter, 80, aka "Bugs", passed away peacefully on September 2, 2020, at the Robert Wertheim Hospice House in Albuquerque, NM.
Born in Kenosha on July 17, 1940, he was the son of Charles and Johanna (Ambrose) Bornhuetter.
Doug attended local schools, including Washington Junior High and graduating from Mary D. Bradford High School in 1958. He attended the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse.
He was first married to Sue (Ensfield) Peterson and had two sons, David and Jack. They later divorced. On December 15, 1972, he married Linda Purvis "Linnie" in Chicago, IL. Their journey took them from Chicago, IL to Grayslake, IL to Richmond, IL to Rockford, IL and eventually Albuquerque, NM.
Doug started his professional career in the purchasing department at AMC and then he went to Modine Manufacturing as an account rep. He would join Gunite Corporation in Rockford, IL in 1987 as vice president of sales until his retirement in 2000.
Doug loved sports cars, auto racing, fishing, and golf. He was also a lifelong Cubs fan who finally got to see his beloved Cubbies win the World Series in 2016. He was a member of the Porsche Club of America (PCA) where he was able to share his love of Porsches and make many lifelong friends. He was a member of the SCCA for many years, obtaining a racing license and forming Wellborn Racing with Jim Wellman. He was loved and admired by both family and friends for being quick to share a laugh.
Surviving Doug is his beloved wife, Linnie; two sons, Dave (Deb) and Jack (Laura) Bornhuetter; three grandchildren, Chris (Maddy), Michael, and Jake; one great grandson, Luke.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Margueritte "Maggie".
He will be greatly missed by family, friends, business associates and by Linnie most of all.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a celebration of life will be held July 2021 at Road America, Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.
The family suggests memorial contributions to a charity close to Doug's heart, Presbyterian Foundation for the Robert Wertheim Hospice House, www.phs.org/give
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Katie Arneson (Freeman)
I am so sorry to hear of Doug's passing. I did not know him well but knew Sue. So I send my sympathies to her and her,grown boys.I worked in Rockford for 2 years at Crusader Clinic. Perhaps the same time. My thoughts and prayers to all. Katie Arneson FreemanSue Ensfield (Peterson)
Dear Doug-- father our 2 wonderful sons. We mourn your passing while being grateful that you had 80 wonderful years of life full of love, friends, family, and fun. You won't be forgotten...
Katie Arneson (Freeman)
Divorce doesn't enter the equation when the father of our children pass. There is a special bond, memories and part of your heart that is his.Katie Arneson Freeman 9
Sue Ensfield (Peterson)
You are so right! Thank you for understanding my sorrow and expressing it so well.
Glen Van Wormer
Doug, one of my best friends at Washington JHS, good friend through high school, fun annual trips to the Milwaukee Auto Show, fellow AMC enthusiast. Enjoyed our contacts at reunions and at your Minnesota stops on your way to Canada. Also enjoyed our email conversations which now seemed to have been much too infrequent. Rest in Peace! Don't scratch the Porsche going thru the Pearly Gates!
Nancy Allen (Oakland)
Dear Sue, Sorry for your loss, No matter, as Katie so beautifully expressed, the father of your children is always in your heart forever. You have your fine children and grandchildren and Doug's contributions to your life live on. I did not know Doug, yet do remember his name. A fine person, I am sure. Your children have you to assit them in processing their loss as well. Stay well and think of you so very often. Sincerely and with wishes for your Peace. Fondly, Nancy
Sue Ensfield (Peterson)
Thank you, Nancy, for wise, caring words. So good to hear from you. I hope you and yours are well...Sue