Douglas S. Asad OBITUARY

Douglas S. Asad, age 85, of Lake Forest, IL. Beloved husband of Kathleen Asad nee Burke. Loving father of Heather Asad (Michael) McPhilliamy, Heidi June Asad, and Douglas James (Elizabeth) Asad. Proud grandfather of Griffin James, Mason Layne, Quinlan Hayes, and Teaghan Davis McPhilliamy; Amalia June Asad; Emerson Kate, Charles Douglas, and William Bode Asad. Dear brother of the late Thomas Asad. Doug was born in Cleveland, OH to loving parents Samuel and Mildred Asad nee Etchison. He completed grade school and went to Fairview High School in Fairview Park, OH where he was inducted into the Fairview High School Athletic Hall of Fame. He attended Northwestern University where he played football for the Wildcats and earned a BA. After graduation, he was drafted by the Oakland Raiders where he was the nascent Tight End and leading Receiver in 1960 and 1961. After football, Doug became a Financial Advisor for the Illinois Company and Wells Fargo Advisors for over 50 years. Funeral Service Thursday, June 13, 2024, 2:00 p.m. at Saints Faith, Hope & Charity Church, 191 Linden Street, Winnetka, IL 60093. Interment private Long Grove Community Church Cemetery, Long Grove, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to:  St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Info: donnellanfuneral.com or 847-675-1990