Herbert "Hal" Doughty Obituary:
Herbert “Hal” Doughty, LTCOL, USAF (ret), 93 of Eau Claire passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 11, 2017. Born in Arkansaw, WI, he was the son of Herb and Ruth (Black) Doughty.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 71 years, Doris (Marsh); his children: Theresa Hill, Maureen (Ray) Koncen, Patrick Doughty, Michael (Tamara) Doughty and Erin Patrice; nine grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. He is also survived by: brothers: Dan (Terry) Doughty, Bernard (Carmen) Doughty, Paul (Bernice) Doughty and Brendan (Karen) Doughty.
He is preceded in death by a brother, Sam and sisters: Merle Daniels and Nathalie Swienton.
Hal served in WWII, the Korean War and one mission in Vietnam. He retired from the US Air Force in 1973 after 30 years of service and moved to Eau Claire. His interests included flying, his membership in the Elks Lodge, water skiing, hunting, fishing, playing cards, traveling and Model T’s. He greatly enjoyed his yearly week long Model T road trips with his extended family.
Visitation is at 5:00 P.M. with a service at 6:00 P.M. on Sunday, December 17, 2017, at Stokes, Prock and Mundt Funeral Chapel, Altoona. Burial will be at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, December 18, 2017, at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, 7601 34th Avenue, South Minneapolis, MN 55450.
In lieu of flowers request donations be made to Honor Flight Inc., Attn: Dian Gresse, 175 S. Tuttle Road, Springfield, OH 45505.
Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at www.cremationsociety-wi.com.
