Douglas James Vitito, 64, of Jackson, NE, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at an Omaha hospital surrounded by his loving family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, August 15, 2026, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in South Sioux City. Visitation with the family present will be Friday, August 14, 2026, from 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. with a Rosary led by Legion of Mary at 7:00 P.M. and a Vigil Service at 7:30 P.M. all at the Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home.

Doug was born August 11, 1961, in Sioux City, the son of Jack and Faye (Reisch) Vitito. He graduated from South Sioux City High School and attended Western Iowa Tech Community College.

Doug currently was working and had a long, successful career with Mid-American Energy, as a Foreman for over 32 years.

A life well lived is measured not only by the years we are given, but by the love we share, the work of our hands, and the memories we leave behind.

My husband found his greatest peace at Lake Andes, South Dakota. Whenever he had the chance, he was at the lake-fishing. Whether he was casting a fishing line at sunrise, enjoying the quiet beauty of the water, or spending time with family and friends. Those weekends brought him happiness and became some of his most treasured moments. The lake was one of his favorite places.

He loved the outdoors and looked forward to deer hunting season, each year, especially pheasant hunting and spending time at Bayside Hunting and Fishing. Being surrounded by nature was where he felt most at home.

He had a lifelong passion for Chevrolet pickup trucks, antique trucks, and everything they represented. One of my husband’s greatest passions was restoring classic Chevrolet trucks. He completed three beautiful frame-off restorations, pouring countless hours of hard work, patience, and pride into every detail. Each truck reflected his dedication, craftsmanship, and love for preserving a piece of history.

At the time of his passing, he was in the middle of another frame-off restoration-a truck he had dreamed of finishing and driving. Sadly, he never had the opportunity to see it completed or to take it on that first drive. While that leaves an ache in our heart, we know that every bolt he tightened, every piece he restored, and every hour he spent working on it reflected the kind of man he was, determined, talented and deeply passionate about what he loved.

His talents reached far beyond his hobbies. He had an incredible gift for restoring old wooden furniture, bringing warn and forgotten pieces back to life with patience and skill. He also enjoyed turning wood into beautiful handcrafted bowls that will forever remind us of his creativity and attention to detail.

Another passion was building and remodeling homes. He had an amazing ability to draw architectural plans and visualize how a house should be designed. I always told him he should have been an architect because he had a natural talent for creating beautiful spaces. He could see possibilities where others saw only walls and lumber.

At home, he loved caring for our yard. He took pride in making it beautiful, knowing that hard work and attention to detail made a difference. Whether he was restoring trucks, furniture, working on our homes tending the yard, or helping someone in need, he gave every task his very best.

Above all, he loved his family. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, a loyal friend, and a man of integrity. His quiet strength, generous heart, kindness, laughter, and unwavering love touched everyone fortunate enough who know him.

Though our hearts are broken, we are deeply grateful for the time we shared with him. His legacy lives on in every life he touched, every lesson he taught, and every memory we will forever cherish.

As we remember him today, we picture him on a peaceful county road, the sun shining, behind the wheel of the truck he never got to finish here on earth. His journey continues, and his love, his craftsmanship, and the memories he gave us will ride with us forever.

Survivors include his wife, Judia Vitito; son, Ryan Vitito; mother, Faye Vitito, brother Donald “Don” Vitito; nephews: Beau Albertson, Cody Albertson, Tanner Vitito, and Michael Vitito; and niece Sara Vitito-Powers.

Doug was preceded in death by his father Jack Vitito and brother Dale Vitito.