Douglas A. Chandler

Oct 28, 1951 -

Feb 25, 2026

Douglas Alan Chandler, 74, of Kenai, Alaska, passed away at home on Feb. 25, 2026, from vascular dementia.

Doug was born on Oct. 28, 1951, in Lodi, Ohio. He moved with his family to Anchorage, Alaska, in 1957, where he graduated from Dimond High School and proudly served his country in the United States Navy, serving on USS Midway-CVA. He lived in both Anchorage and Kenai. Alaska remained the place he loved and called home for the rest of his life.

Doug retired in 2012 in Kenai. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. His greatest pride was his family, and he cherished the time spent with them.

He is survived by his loving wife, Wylie Chandler of Soldotna, Alaska,; daughters and sons-in-law, Lindsey and Robert Wolfe of Soldotna, and Samantha and Jason Ness of Sterling, Alaska; grandchildren, Collin Lindley, Zackary Ness, both of Soldotna, Kylie Ness of Palmer, Alaska, and Cody and Kaity Wolfe, both of Soldotna; brothers and sisters-in-law, Anthony and Colleen Clavesilla of Crystal Lake, Ill., and Doug and Catherine Brown of Mount Juliet, Tenn.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Madge Anderson; and brother, Steve Webb.

Arrangements were by Peninsula Memorial Chapel.