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Douglas J. Stoltzman, age 72, of Forest Lake, passed away on October 17, 2024. Born April 25, 1952, to Albert and Grace (Garen) Stoltzman in Forest Lake, Minnesota. 

 Brother to James Stoltzman; father to Steven (Lindsey) Stoltzman and grandfather of Vincent, Judah, Benjamin, Silas, Abigail, Paul, and Asher. An Eagle Scout by 16, 

Doug graduated from Chisago Lakes High School in 1970.  He was a journeyman carpenter for 36 years. He designed and built his A-frame home and raised beef cattle on his Comfort Lake hobby farm for over 50 years. Doug spent 12 years as a volunteer EMT with Chisago Lakes Rescue and seven years as a chemical dependency speaker with the Forest Lake Youth Service Bureau.  He donated 11+ gallons of blood to the American Red Cross and he was a WWII and Civil War reenactor and enthusiast. 

A private service was held on his farm for his family and close friends to celebrate his life.

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