Douglas W. Cremeen, 67, of Grand Island, NE died suddenly at his home on February 15, 2020. Doug's wishes were to be cremated. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, February 21, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral. The Rev. James R. Golka will be the celebrant. Inurnment will be in the Clarks Calvary Cemetery, in Clarks, NE. Visitation will be Thursday, February 20, 2020, from 5 – 7 p.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel with a vigil service at 7 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the family. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. Your thoughts and prayers may be given at www.curranfuneralchapel.com under Doug's obituary. More details will appear later. Doug was born May 5, 1952, at Grand Island, NE. He was the son of Walter W. and Doris A. (Douglas) Cremeen. Doug grew up in Grand Island. He was a talented baseball player, graduating from Grand Island Sr. High School in 1970. After school he began working for the UPRR. He married Catherine Kay "Cathy" Kramer on July 1, 1977, at St. Mary's Cathedral in Grand Island, NE. They lived in Grand Island. In the early 80's Doug began his association with the Grand Island Veterans Home. He retired as Warehouse Purchasing Supervisor in 2010. Doug was an avid sports fan and you could always find him cheering on his beloved Cub's. He enjoyed his time at the family farm in Clarks and caring for his many farm cat's there. He especially enjoyed hosting his family including his nephews at the farm, particularly during hunting season. Doug enjoyed his trips to Las Vegas to try his luck at the casino's. He was a member of St. Mary's Cathedral, Knights of Columbus, and the United Veterans Club. Doug is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Claudia (Gary) Schmidt of Omaha, NE Brother-in-law, Dewayne Saathoff of Grand Island, NE Numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Cathy, and sister, Jeanne Saathoff, and his cats, Rocky and Spunky, whose company he enjoyed so much. Visitation Curran Funeral Chapel Thursday, February 20, 2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 3005 South Locust Street Grand Island, Nebraska 68801 Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. Vigil Service Curran Funeral Chapel Thursday, February 20, 2020 7:00 PM 3005 South Locust Street Grand Island, Nebraska 68801 Mass of Christian Burial St. Mary's Cathedral Friday, February 21, 2020 10:30 AM 112 S. Cedar Grand Island, Nebraska 68801