Racine – Douglas Hugh Souter, age 66, passed away peacefully, surrounded with the love of his daughters, at Ascension – Columbia St. Mary's Hospital in Milwaukee on Friday, January 13, 2023.

Douglas was born in New Albany, MS on March 17, 1956, to the late Hugh and Gladys (nee: Mayfield) Souter. He was a graduate of JI Case High School. As an accomplished welder, Doug was employed by the Chrysler Corp. for over 28 years.  After retirement, Doug went in business for himself, opening Slice of Life Lounge aka Doug's Place on the south side of Racine.  Currently he was employed with In-Sink-Erator.

Among many of his interests, Douglas was a phenomenal musician – playing bass guitar with the band he formed, "High Stakes" for many years; fishing, watching western movies, going out to eat, and taking road trips. More than anything else, Doug loved spending time with his entire family, especially his adored daughters & grandchildren.

Surviving are his daughters, Naquisha Souter of Chicago, IL; Devin (James) Sims of Austin, TX; Rochelle Souter and Latoya Tirado (Dannie Johnson), both of Racine; grandchildren, Aryn Downer & Dedrick Richardson Jr., both of Chicago; Alize Souter, Alexis Honor, Jamie Sims, James Sims Jr. & Jayden Sims, all of Texas; Trystin Tucker, Aria Tucker & Dannie Johnson, Jr., all of Racine; sister, Patricia Scaife of Racine; brothers, Michael Souter, Patrick (Hope) Souter, Anthony Souter, all of Racine; and Dana (Delilah) Souter of Texas; brother-in-law, Bobby Sims of Texas; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives & friends – too numerous to mention all by name.

Doug was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh and Gladys Souter as well as his sisters, Kamila Souter and Phoebe Souter-Sims.

Homegoing Services celebrating Doug's life will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at 12:00 noon. Interment will follow in Graceland Cemetery. Viewing will be in the funeral home on Thursday, January 26 ^th , from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon.

Service Details

Homegoing Services celebrating Doug's life will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at 12:00 noon. Interment will follow in Graceland Cemetery. Viewing will be in the funeral home on Thursday, January 26 ^th , from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon.

You may watch the service via livestream by clicking on this link at 12:00 p.m. https://youtube.com/live/DwRHJBZ9o7k?feature=share

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