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Douglas Wayne Adams, 71, of Storm Lake passed away on June 17, 2026, at Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge, surrounded by his loving family.
Memorial services will take place Saturday, June 20, at 3 p.m. at Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. Burial will be at a later date. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.
Doug was born on Nov. 16, 1954, in Mason City, to Wayne and Sandra (Smith) Adams. He was baptized and confirmed in the Methodist Church and graduated from Mason City High School in 1973. He continued his education at North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City and Minnesota State University in Mankato, Minn.
On Oct. 9, 1982, Doug married the love of his life, Diane Weber. Together, they built a life centered on family, faith and community, sharing more than 43 years of marriage. Doug worked in sales throughout his career, including many years with Frito-Lay, before retiring in 2007.
As a passionate Iowa Hawkeyes fan, Doug rarely missed an opportunity to cheer on the Hawkeyes. Music was another lifelong passion. Throughout his life, he played guitar in numerous bands and enjoyed the creativity and connection that music brought him. He enjoyed following politics and current events and never shied away from a good conversation. He also loved his dogs, who were cherished companions and brought him great joy throughout his life.
Above all else, Doug treasured his family. He took great pride in watching his children and grandchildren participate in activities and events, always showing up with encouragement, enthusiasm and unwavering support. Nothing brought him greater joy than being surrounded by those he loved.
Doug will be remembered for his kind heart, positive spirit and genuine care for others. His warmth, generosity and ability to find the good in people left a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to know him.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife Diane Adams of Storm Lake; daughter Michelle Fron and her children, Ella, Greyson and Luke Fron, all of Urbandale; son Matthew (Katelyn) Adams and their children, Mason, Caden and Kyler Adams, all of Storm Lake; son Michael (Deni) Adams and their children, Wayne and Warner Adams of Fremont, Neb.; his mother Sandra Miles of Cherokee; brother Michael H. (Colleen) Adams of West Des Moines; cousins, Robert Miltenberger and Denise Wright of Clinton; along with many other relatives and friends.
Doug was preceded in death by his father Wayne Adams; stepmother Sandra Adams; stepfather John Miles; brother Shawn Miles; and a son at birth.
