Douglas L.

Dsida

Douglas Dsida passed away in the peace of Christ on November 11, 2026.

Doug was a great husband, father, grandpa, son, brother, friend, neighbor, and colleague. He loved his wife Barb, in his words, “more than we will ever know.” By the time she passed away in 2013, they had shared 56 years of friendship, joy, passion, compassion, devotion, humor, and faith. He also loved his children and their families beyond measure. He drew birthday cards for his children based on comic strip and cartoon characters; he played countless games of basketball with his sons (cleverly fouling them to secure some wins); and he regularly took his grandchildren to the library to share with them his love of books. He spent little money on himself so he could ensure that his family always had what they needed. In his project management jobs for chemical engineering companies, Doug saw much of the world – from Brazil to Yemen to China. But his home, whether in Chicago, Des Plaines, São Paulo, Arlington Heights, or Wheeling, was always where his heart was. He was a rock for everyone in his family and was very proud of all of them.

Doug was sometimes quiet and reserved, but he loved to tell jokes (often long ones!) and stories. He watched season after season of losing but lovable Chicago sports teams, as well as more successful ones from Notre Dame. Like his own dad, when things broke or leaked, he tried to fix them. Like his mom, he was sneaky good at pinochle.

Doug was a devout Catholic, and he shared his faith with others. He served as a lector and Communion minister, taught catechism to children and young adults, and volunteered at a shelter for victims of domestic violence. He always had a kind word for those whom he encountered in his daily life – at a grocery store, at the office, or in the dining room at Addolorata Villa. Doug lived a life of Christian charity. “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me.” Matthew 25:35-36.

Doug leaves behind his sons, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and sister. His life and his return to God will be celebrated at a funeral Mass at Addolorata Villa, 555 McHenry Road, Wheeling on Saturday, November 14 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions to On My Own (https://onmyownofmi.org/how-you-can-help/donate/) or St. Jude's Children's Hospital (https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude-today.html) in Doug's honor would be appreciated.