Douglas McKinney

Douglas McKinney, age 60, of Ortonville, MN, died on October 24, 2024.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. at New Life Community Baptist Church in Ortonville. Pastor Phillip Ostlund will officiate. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Douglas Jay McKinney was born on August 30, 1964, in Grand Rapids, MN. He was the son of James Douglas and Madelane Dorothy (Butterfield) McKinney. He grew up in Grand Rapids, graduating from high school with the Class of 1982. He then continued his education at Hibbing Votech, studying as an electrician. He moved to Ortonville, MN, in April of 1986. That fall, he married Reneé Krogh on October 18, 1986. 

Douglas worked for several years at the family lumber yard. He also worked at Runnings and Go Fasters. Douglas always stayed busy. When he wasn’t working, he would haul scrap metal. He was a dedicated Awana program member. He was a member of New Life Community Baptist Church and a church trustee. He was a longtime member of Ducks Unlimited and Delta Waterfowl. He loved hunting and fishing, and he found immense joy in introducing others, especially young people, to the great outdoors. Douglas was a Minnesota Vikings and Twins fan, and he enjoyed playing softball and bowling. 

Douglas is survived by his wife, Reneé McKinney of Ortonville, MN; brothers: Darell McKinney of Lafayette, MN; and Darren (Gale) McKinney of Winthrop, MN; mother-in-law, Kathleen Krogh of Grand Rapids, MN; brother-in-law, Steven Krogh of Stoutsville, OH; sister-in-law, Glenda (Loren) Kacon of Grand Rapids, MN; and nieces and nephews: Breeze, Sophie, Emelia, and Asher McKinney; McKinnley Krogh; and Brady Kacon. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and father-in-law, Larry Krogh.