JANUARY 10, 2024 REMEMBRANCE In loving memory of Doug Redlin November 16, 1979 - January 2, 2025 Doug Redlin was born in the Detroit area. After some rough early times, he was adopted and spent his formative years in the Macomb and Oakland areas, including Hazel Park. Doug especially cared about his adoptive father and would reminisce about time spent with him and all that he learned from his dad. He spent his final years in Washtenaw County, and was well known in the community for his big heart, love of dogs, and supreme survival skills. He is survived by his fiancée Karlee Dixon and their baby, Phillip Doug Redlin, who is expected to be born in May. “Doug was the hardest person I've ever met to love. He was also the easiest. Doug's genuineness was his greatest asset. He believed in community and he believed in our community. He considered us family. He wanted camaraderie. He wanted brothers; he wanted his pack. Doug's temper was formidable. But he knew it. He was aware of his issues and was asking for help. We were ready for him, he would have stepped up if he was meant to go on. With his first child on the way, he knew it was time to man up. He would have made it, we would have made sure of it. Doug, you are loved.” — Jim Clark, Groundcover vendor No. 139 “Doug was a complicated man but he had a heart of gold.” — Josh Brooks Doug was well known in the community for his big heart, love of dogs, and supreme survival skills. He is pictured above left at Liberty Plaza, with his dog, Mr. Puzzles. Photo taken by SD Photography. On the right he is pictured with his fiancé Karlee Redlin. “Doug could be tough as a result of his struggles so not that many people got to know him well. But Doug was always cool with me, and I can attest there was a great deal of good in him. He was not only perceptive about individuals and about humans in general, he also was thoughtful and respectful when he felt you returned it. Many times his insights helped me a lot. He would give you presents, just little things that he thought you would like. Looking for stuff for Karlee, I ran across a video of him explaining to me about some funny color changing light bulbs he gave me. It absolutely breaks my heart that he gave out before he was able to reach his dream of being a father. But the joy those sonograms and doctors visits gave him was real. I’ll miss you, Doug.” — Cynthia Price, Groundcover Editor "One of the first times I met Doug must have been at Pizza in the Park. He charged across the plaza and approached me like we were already familiar, very confidently asking if I could give him a ride somewhere or whatever it was he needed. It was something I couldn't help with but there were no hard feelings, and he kept my attention by talking my ear off instead. As if he was set on leaving an imprint and making sure by the time we're done, I would remember him. I did then, and I will now." — Alexandra Granberg “Doug, myself, and Gracie drove around the city on a terribly cold evening to check on anyone we could find. Doug knew every nook and cranny and we were stocked with the blankets, hand warmers, and chili. He was so kind. And he sure loved dogs.” — Karen Jacobsen "Dougie. I’ve always respected your loyalty. You are genuine family man. I know you will find peace on the other side. Much love." — Brian Durrance “Like so many you were a complicated individual. I'll remember that you loved to cook for people and would use limited bridge card money to buy food to cook for warming center and weather amnesty guests. RIP Doug. May you find the peace that so alluded you in this realm. I know you are cooking up a feast, making art and smoking with Brian.” — Sheri Wander Doug's celebration of life will take place on Tuesday, January 14 at 11 a.m. at the Ypsilanti Freighthouse (100 Market Place). GROUNDCOVER NEWS 7
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