Douglas A. Herold, age 61, of Brookings, died Sunday, February 2, 2014, at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls. Funeral services will be 10:30 A.M. Monday, February 10, 2014, at First Lutheran Church in Brookings, with interment in the church cemetery. Visitations will be from 4-7 P.M. Sunday at First Lutheran Church. Eidsness Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Doug was born to Melvin and Wilma (Wilaby) Herold on June 19, 1952 in Brookings, South Dakota. He was one of seven children and has a twin brother, Dan. Doug lived his entire life in Brookings. He married Jane Erks of Verdi, MN on July 10, 1971. Doug and Jane raised their three children, Tammy, Mike and Kathy in Brookings. They have four grandchildren, Chantel, Ashtyn, Tayler and Morgan. Doug's most memorable times were those spent with his family and friends. He loved getting together as often as he could with people he cared about, and he cared about everyone he met. Doug's house was always open to anyone stopping by, especially during a Twins or Vikings' game. He loved to grill and was quick to invite others to join him. Doug recently retired after thirty-five years as a central office technician at Swiftel Communications in Brookings. Swiftel employees were more than co-workers, there were like family to Doug. Doug was like a second father and grandfather to many, many children. It was unusual to go out with Doug and not hear, "Hi, Grandpa, Doug." His faith played a major role in his life. It comforts his family to know Doug knew the Lord. Doug's personality shined through the smile he always had on his face. He was the most caring husband, dad, grandpa, son, brother and friend one could ever hope to know. He will always be in our hearts, and we will love him forever. Doug's family was the most important part of his life. Survivors include his wife, Jane; two daughters, Tammy and Kathy and one son, Mike, all of Brookings; four grandchildren, Chantel, Ashtyn, Tayler and Morgan; his father, Melvin Herold of Brookings; two brothers, Bill of Brookings and his twin brother Dan (Deb) of Sioux Falls; four sisters, Cindy (Marty) Christensen of Mitchell, SD, Debbie (Mike) Davis of Brookings, Jodie (Barry) Nielsen of Sioux Falls and Lori (Allen) Jager of Brookings along with many nieces and nephews. Doug was preceded in death by his mother, Wilma (Wilaby) Herold and his grandparents.