Douglas Carter

April 16, 1952 - April 26, 2018

An celebration of life open house bringing together the family and friends of Douglas “Hoss” Carter, age 66 of Hewitt, will be held on May 12, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Traditions Bar & Grill in Bertha. Doug passed away unexpectedly, on Thursday, April 26, 2018, at his home. Hoss was born on April 16, 1952 at Rockford, IL to William and Fayetta Carter. He graduated from high school and worked many jobs, mostly as a welder and mechanic. He met Karen Norris in Rockford through his brother in 1974. He moved around and while living in Florida he reconnected with Karen. They were married at Seminole, FL on August 1, 1986. He enjoyed building and working on motorcycles and race cars, playing poker, and loved the time spent with his kids and grandkids. Hoss was preceded in death by his parents William and Fayetta; brother and best friend Terry Carter; and sister Sue Carter. He is survived by his wife Karen Carter of Hewitt; children Jeramie Carter of Seminole FL, Jenny Whiting of Minneapolis, Jason Carter of Murfboro TN, Krystal Carter of Wadena, Jason Everett of Fargo ND, Jenna Carter of Hewitt, and Jessica Hall of Wadena; and 15 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.