He was born on November 13, 1929 in Cleveland to the late Joseph and Ethel (Collingwood) Doyle. Jim was a US Marine Corps veteran of the Korean Conflict and worked as a crane operator for Republic Steel. He served as the circulation manager for Catholic Universe Bulletin, worked in administration with Vlcheck Tool and Ingersoll Rand, and retired in 1998 as manager of the Carter Lumber Distribution Center in Condit.
A servant and active member at St. John Neumann Church, he served as the president of the Holy Name society and religious education director of the St. Peter and Paul Church in Cleveland.
From a family of railroaders he held a fascination with trains. A history buff of the Civil War, he enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, and raising big beef tomatoes and zucchini. A proud builder, always honorable, he was dedicated to his faith and family.
He adored and is survived by his wife of 54 years and who he called his walking miracle Rosemary (Sykora), loving children: Jim (Barb) Doyle of Columbus, Sharon (Charley) Dantzer of Greenwood, IN, Kathleen (David) Frey of Centerburg, Marlene (Randy) Rathmann of Hoffman Estates, IL, Tim (Lisa) Doyle of Omaha, AR, 16 Grandchildren: Jayme, Kevin, Kelly, Jessica, Justin, Jameson, Brian, Sean, Randy (Kristie) Joey, T.J., Tamika, Keagon, Brandi, Brianna, Katie Joy, and expected Great-granddaughter Addison, Brother-in-law Larry (Del) Sykora, Sister-in-law Ann Marie Dvorak, a host of family, friends, and canine protector Shorty.
Also proceeded in death by parents-in-law: Lawrence & Anne Sykora, and brother-in-law: Edward Dvorak.
He was born on November 13, 1929 in Cleveland to the late Joseph and Ethel (Collingwood) Doyle. Jim was a US Marine Corps veteran of the Korean Conflict and worked as a crane operator for Republic Steel. He served as the circulation manager for Catholic Universe Bulletin, worked in administration with Vlcheck Tool and Ingersoll Rand, and retired in 1998 as manager of the Carter Lumber Distribution Center in Condit.
A servant and active member at St. John Neumann Church, he served as the president of the Holy Name society and religious education director of the St. Peter and Paul Church in Cleveland.
From a family of railroaders he held a fascination with trains. A history buff of the Civil War, he enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, and raising big beef tomatoes and zucchini. A proud builder, always honorable, he was dedicated to his faith and family.
He adored and is survived by his wife of 54 years and who he called his walking miracle Rosemary (Sykora), loving children: Jim (Barb) Doyle of Columbus, Sharon (Charley) Dantzer of Greenwood, IN, Kathleen (David) Frey of Centerburg, Marlene (Randy) Rathmann of Hoffman Estates, IL, Tim (Lisa) Doyle of Omaha, AR, 16 Grandchildren: Jayme, Kevin, Kelly, Jessica, Justin, Jameson, Brian, Sean, Randy (Kristie) Joey, T.J., Tamika, Keagon, Brandi, Brianna, Katie Joy, and expected Great-granddaughter Addison, Brother-in-law Larry (Del) Sykora, Sister-in-law Ann Marie Dvorak, a host of family, friends, and canine protector Shorty.
Also proceeded in death by parents-in-law: Lawrence & Anne Sykora, and brother-in-law: Edward Dvorak.
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Joseph J Doyle Jr.
Sgt. US Marine Corps
Korea
November 13, 1929
August 3, 2007
Always Faithful
Husband Father
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