Douglas "Doug" Carey Tank

Douglas "Doug" Carey Tank died peacefully on March 14, 2024, at the age of 80 in Wichita, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Kathleen Tank; his parents, Armin and Henrietta Carey Tank; his brother, Armin Tank Jr., and sister-in-law Jacqueline Tank; his daughter, Kelly Tank; as well as his father- and mother-in-law, Anthony and Joyce LaLoggia, and brothers-in-law James LaLoggia and Scott Kuney. He is survived by his daughter, Sara Tank Ornelas, her husband, Rene Ornelas, and grandsons Esai and Matias Ornelas; his son, James Tank, and wife Ha Nguyen Tank; granddaughter, Amanda Taylor-Schommer, and her husband David Schommer; brother-in-law, Thomas LaLoggia; sister-in-law, Julia LaLoggia; nephews Anthony Kuney and Steven Tank; and niece, Lisa Severnak, and her husband Todd Severnak. Doug was born on Aug. 16, 1943, in Binghamton, NY; but it was in Milwaukee where he left an indelible mark. A passionate musician, Douglas was instrumental in growing the local music scene, playing lead guitar for the Royal Lancers in the 1950s and 1960s. He shared his talent by playing, teaching; and many of his most rewarding friendships were borne from his musical passion. Despite relocating several times since the early 1990s, Douglas remained a proud Milwaukeean at heart and a Packer fan to his core. His enduring friendships, forged during his days at Rufus King High School, were a testament to his loyalty and warmth. Even as Alzheimer's robbed him of his memory, he held dear the memories of his Milwaukee roots, a testament to the profound impact of his formative years. Services to celebrate Doug's life will be held at a later date in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In honor of his passion for music, the family kindly requests donations in Douglas's name to the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, which "guides and inspires children and adults alike to find their voice, discover their desired instrument, and develop their music-making capabilities." Mailing address is 1584 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202 or visit their website at https://wcmusic.app.neoncrm.com/forms/wcm-donation-form Douglas Carey Tank's legacy of kindness, passion, and devotion to music will continue to echo in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him.Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary - East Chapel.