Memories of Douglas Claude Treais

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Douglas Claude Treais

Pontiac, MI, USA

January 22, 1932 - July 17, 2020

Jan 22, 1932 - Jul 17, 2020

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Gary Doyle

Doug was a good friend and mentor. When I assumed my first principalship at Reuther Junior High, he was a more senior colleague at West Junior High. He used to call me regularly and check on me during my first few years on the job. His advice and support helped me a great deal. Our friendship continued after he retired and his grandchildren ended-up attending Bloomfield Hills Schools where I served as superintendent. Having him stop in the visit, always made my day. What a wonderful sense of humor he had! He would always shared stories that would give me a good laugh.

I was truly blessed to have him as a friend and professional colleague. He made a difference in my life and my career.

May he rest in peace.

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Joan Treais

Gary, It is hard to believe my father left us, for a better place, two years ago. Thank you for sharing your... Read more Gary, It is hard to believe my father left us, for a better place, two years ago. Thank you for sharing your memories of him. ... Read more Gary, It is hard to believe my father left us, for ... Read more

Bruce Bonnivier

1968, Waterford Township, MI, USA

Well 52 years ago to me, Doug was Mr. Treais. He had boys and girls involved with sports and was a friend of my fathers. My father had just moved us to Michigan about a year or two earlier. Through Mr. Treais my father got my brothers and I involved in little league sports with Lakeland Athletic Association. Mr. Treais and my father were heavily involved with all the boys in the little league programs. During the summers the boys would play outside and usually in backyard pick up games during the days and then go to our respective little league games. I would see Doug occasionally during those times. Being younger my twin brother and I played a few years behind Matt and Phil. My younger brothers played with Andrew and John. However, the first real personal meetings were during the winters, when Mr. Treais would invite neighborhood boys to play and swim at Pontiac Central High School on the weekends. It was something we all looked forward to on those winter weekend days. Doug will always hold a special place in my heart, he was always kind, gentle and fun to be around and always had a few good stories or jokes. He loved life, his family and most everyone he came in contact with. Doug will be missed. I'll miss you Doug-Love Bruce B Bonnivier

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Erica Treais Holm

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Mary ONeill

Mary Ann..Thinking of you and your family. Doug will be missed..memories will be treasured. Fondly, Tim & Mary ONeill

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Ron Scott

Doug's family has my sincere sympathy in their loss of Doug. I got to know Doug and Mary Ann when I did their timber management for them on their beautiful Rendezvous Lake property.

Doug became a friend and he attended the weekly breakfasts with us US Forest Service retires. He always had a good story to tell.

As a fellow marine, I send prayers with a silent salute.

Ron Scott

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Kris Metzdorf-Arnold

Dear Treais Family,
My sincere condolences to you all.
Mr. Treais was always so funny and kind. I often think of him sitting outside at Rendezvous Lake listening to Bob Dylan.
My dad (Tom Metzdorf) adored him too and I hope they’re drinking beer and playing poker right now with Jerry, Roger and Wes.
I have so many fond memories of summers Up North with John and Andy and Mr. and Mrs. Treais. I will treasure them forever.
All my love,
Kris Metzdorf-Arnold

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Colleen Donehue

Dear Family,
My recollections of our Doug T, trace back to the 1970s (and further of course) when I was student teaching at a small catholic school in Indiana. My degree was Alternative Education and I needed some things to create a final paper to submit to the Ed. Department back at I.U.
My mom (Agnes) suggested calling Doug for advice because he was already well versed in offering alternatives to kids in high school.
This led to an invite to come to Pontiac, tour the school talk education and just plain visit Doug and MaryAnn. So I hitch hiked up to Pontiac at the beginning of Christmas Break.
We had a great visit of course. Phil was already getting wound up on piano I had my guitar.
Doug took me on a tour of his school, where a McDonalds had been built in conjunction right there on campus. Students could get part time employment and learn what it takes to earn their own money, manage their time and all it takes to work a job. I remember taking lots of notes, discussing the many aspects of the whole school’s operation.
We had great meals, lots of laughter, partying and music playing at the Treais home! I was 21 at the time long hair and beard (those were the days). Doug and MaryAnn always treated me like an equal , after all we were Family. After a few days I hitched back to Evansville for Christmas holidays with Mom and my sisters Jeanne and Sally & their families. I aced the paper, by the way!
Over the years Doug and I would talk of that visit and reminisced about where life leads. Phil, Andrew and John visited me in Silver Plume at different times because we had bonded a lot.
I loved Douglas C. he will be missed greatly. Doug was always the catalyst at reunions and get togethers (remember the outlaws?) condolences to his family, friends and all of Us.
Love you,
John, Sara and Zack Wilson
July 21, 2020

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Julia Fitzpatrick

I recall Uncle Doug being so happy to be up in the den watching a game on TV surrounded by his family. I also think of the times when the young Fitzpatrick and Treais gangs would spend time at the beach and jumping off the raft followed by Sunday supper all crowded onto the back porch – Doug would compliment the meal and then offer something sassy – no one could tease Mid like Doug could. And I recall him just beaming at his 50-year anniversary party – he was so proud and so happy to celebrate that milestone with Mary Ann. He was so happy, sassy, and proud. He loved his family and friends and was loved by them in return.

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brian Cosgrove

Thoughts and prayers to the Treais family, i grew up one street over from Mr Treais and though i didn't really know him, i have chidhood memories of times over at the Treais house playing with Phil and Matt, and Mr Treais always being nice and always saying hi.Take care Doug, the Old Orchard and Edgefield street gang always had great respect for you.

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Rebecca Scully

He always made you feel you were the only other person in the room.

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Michelle Stover

Our deepest sympathies to the Treais Family.

Michelle (& Dave) Stover

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Joan Treais

2020, Keego Harbor, MI, USA

Coke a cola it’s the real thing for a real man

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Annmarie Boyl

Joan I am so sorry for you and your families loss. Many memories of many days spent at your home. May you... Read more Joan I am so sorry for you and your families loss. Many memories of many days spent at your home. May you all find peace and comfort... Read more Joan I am so sorry for you and your families loss. ... Read more