Doug Veit

Doug Veit, 81, of Craig, Alaska, died on April 9, 2026 of complications from a stroke.

 

Doug was born and raised in New York, and later lived in Chicago, Maine, Michigan (both peninsulas), Maine again, and California. He enjoyed coffee, trains (real and model), travel, playing Santa and practicing his German. His true love though was Alaska, including two years in Utqiaġvik while serving in the US Public Health Service in the early 1970s, and over three decades in Craig. He made his living both as a carpenter and as a social worker. He had strong opinions but a soft side for helping people.  

 

Pre-deceased by older brother Bob, and survived by his children Tony and Cyndi and their families. Burial will be held in Craig in the summertime. May he rest in peace.

 

In lieu of flowers, please treat yourself to a good cup of coffee.