Douglas “Doug” A. Proebsting

Of Pewaukee, WI entered into eternal life on Thursday, March 16, 2017 in Brookfield at the age of 49 years.  He was born February 20, 1968 in Hartford, WI to David and Sue Proebsting.  Doug attended Hartford Union High School where he met the love of his life Wendy and graduated with the class of 1986.  After graduating with a degree in Actuarial Science and developing his love for all things Bucky at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Doug went to work for Milliman where he achieved great success and made many treasured friends.  Doug put his heart and soul into everything he did, and was admired and loved by everyone he met.  He could light up a room and make everyone smile with his quick wit and charismatic personality.  He was truly in his happy place when he was on the golf course, watching Packer and Badger games, and spending time with his family and friends in Waupaca and Lake Tahoe.

Survivors include his wife Wendy and daughters Marissa and Isabella Proebsting of Pewaukee, his parents Dave and Sue Proebsting of Waupaca, brother John (Kathy) Proebsting of Hartford, sister-in-law Julie Proebsting of Slinger, mother and father-in-law Arlene and Bob Carlson of Colgate, brother and sister-in-law Scott and Lisa Carlson of Northfield, MN; nieces and nephews Whitney (Eric) Shneyder, Andrew Proebsting, Grant and Grace Carlson, Bridgid and JP McGuire; and many other relatives and friends.  Doug was preceded in death by his brother, James “Jim” Proebsting.

Memorial Gathering at Krause Funeral Home, 21600 West Capitol Drive, Brookfield, Wisconsin on Tuesday, March 21 from 4 PM to 6:45 PM.   Memorial Service at 7 PM.  In lieu of flowers, donations to Hearts for Families would be greatly appreciated.