Douglas Colliander
1943-05-22 1996-05-06Douglas C. Colliander, Age 52. Retired president and chief executive officer of MidAmerica Mutual Life Insurance Co. in Roseville, died Sunday of a heart attack at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina.
Colliander, of Bloomington, grew up in St. Louis Park and graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1965 with a degree in business.
After college, he enlisted in the Army and served in the 25th and 27th infantry divisions in Vietnam. He received the Silver Star and two Bronze Stars. He retired as a major in the Army Reserve in 1985.
Not only was Doug my brother, but my best friend and confidant.We were "tag a longs" often doing the same thing and shared many of the same friends. Doug's passing left a tremendous void in my life...I often think of my brother and what a wonderful blessing it was to share my life with you.
tribute by Bruce CollianderBeing with you from Joppa,Wooddale, Brookside,Jr High, Sr. High, the Big Hills, It was my pleasure to know you.
tribute by Mark BrothenDoug, You checked out way to soon. We used to have so much fun living together in the old house at Dinkytown as students at U of M. You were always so enthusiastic about everything. I am sure that helped you tremendously in achieving all you did at Mid-America and as an Army officer. I believe you were the most decorated soldier from Minnesota to serve in Vietnam. It was always a blast hanging around with you. I wish you were here now so that we could be fishing buddies. It was great being your friend.
tribute by Robert Mumm