OBITUARY

Douglas Eric Ealer, known to all as Doug, of St. Clair, MO departed this life in St. Clair on Thursday, October 8, 2026, having reached the age of sixty-three years, one month and eight days. Doug was born in Washington, MO on August 30, 1963, son of James Edward Ealer, Sr. and Lois Jane Ealer nee King. As a young man he was united in marriage and blessed to have two daughters.

Doug is survived by his daughters, Kerri Ealer of St. Clair, MO and Amy Bullion and husband, David, of St. Clair, MO; by his mother, Lois Ealer of St. Clair, MO; by his brothers, James Ealer, Jr. and wife, Susan, of Cuba, MO, Perry Ealer and significant other, Denise Bradford, of St. Clair, MO and Mike Ealer and wife, April, of St. Clair, MO; by his sister, Jane Brockman and husband, Jason, of St. Clair, MO; by his grandchildren, Cooper Lampkin and Sloane Bullion; by nieces, nephews, great and great-great-nieces and nephews, cousins and many friends.

Doug was preceded in death by his father, James Ealer, Sr.

Doug was a Christian and believed in the Lord as his Savior. During his working career he was employed as a sheet metal fabricator for Midwest Enterprises in St. Clair, MO for about fifty years. He was a very active thirteen-year member of Alcoholics Anonymous, as not only a supporter, but also as a sponsor. Doug loved old country and western movies and vintage motocross racing. He cherished the time spent with family, whether spending time with his grandchildren, or his mother or taking his family out to eat. The love they shared and many precious memories they created together will be held dear in their hearts forever.

A kind and loving son, father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great and great-great-uncle, cousin and treasured friend, he will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew and loved him.

Funeral services will be held at 5:30 PM Monday, October 12, 2026 at Russell Colonial Funeral Home in St. Clair, MO with Rev. Fred Banderman officiating. A private committal will take place at a later date. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.