Douglas C. Germain 01/28/2026

Douglas Charles Germain, 61, of Somerset, WI, passed away on January 28, 2026, at his home after a brief illness. Born on June 13, 1964, in Osceola, WI, he was the second son of Donald Charles and Joyce (Schaar) Germain and graduated from Somerset High School in 1982.

Doug was a professional painter and worked for his cousin on everything from gas stations to houses to signs. Outside of work, he loved watching NASCAR racing and enjoyed going rabbit hunting, and tinkering with and fixing lawn mowers.

Doug is survived by his mother, Joyce (Alvin) Smith; his siblings, Dennis (Doreen) Germain and Russell (Terri) Germain; as well as his cherished nieces and nephew, Rachel, Rilee, Emma, and Zach Germain, and his great-nephew, Kruise Charles Koski. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald, and his beloved grandparents, Ernest and Esther Germain and Lloyd Schaar.

A memorial gathering celebrating Doug’s life will take place on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services, located at 728 S Knowles Ave in New Richmond. A private interment will be held at a later date at St. Anne’s Catholic Church Cemetery.

The family invites everyone who knew and loved Doug to come together in his memory. Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.