Douglas Wayne Holler

January 22, 1969 - October 13, 2024

On October 13, 2024, Douglas Holler, husband and father of three boys passed away suddenly while visiting family in Arizona. Doug was born January 22, 1969 in Grand Forks, ND to Conrad and Linda Holler. His family moved to Alaska in 1974, then to Wasilla shortly thereafter which would become his forever home. He graduated from Wasilla High School in 1987, after which he played junior league hockey in British Columbia and Los Angeles. He worked on the Exxon-Valdez oil spill clean-up for two summers before pursuing a career in Law Enforcement. Following graduation from the Police Academy, he spent two years as an officer in Cordova, Alaska. He then moved to the Anchorage Airport Police & Fire where he spent the next 22 years. In his career for the State, he moved up the ranks, garnered much respect, and found a second family. He retired as a Captain in May of 2024. On February 26, 2000, Doug married Misty Cottle, who was his best friend and love of his life. They raised three sons, Garrison, Roman, and Mason who brought Doug his greatest source of pride. He had a passion for hunting, fishing, hockey, 80s music, driving the dirt roads of Beluga, and all things cooking, but above all else was his love for his family and friends. He is best known for his quick wit and protective demeanor. Doug loved his hometown and shared with it his time and talent. He was a Wasilla City Council Member from 2006–2012, serving as the Deputy Mayor from 2008-2012. He coached youth hockey, served on the MAHA Board of Directors and provided countless volunteer hours to the Wasilla High School Hockey Booster Club. He is preceded in death by his mother, Linda. He is survived by his father, Conrad, his wife, Misty Holler (Cottle), his three sons, Garrison, Roman, and Mason, his siblings Jeff and Joan (Miller), and many sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at Wasilla High School with a reception immediately following at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) located at 301 E Lake View Avenue. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Wasilla High School Blueliners which can be mailed to PO Box 870405, Wasilla, AK 9968