Gerald Doyle Obituary
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A 1963 graduate of Cathedral HS & 1972 graduate of St. Meinrad College, he was the Shows & Exhibit Manager at Allison Gas Turbine, then a Bishop Chatard HS teacher.
Devoted to his faith, family, and community; he lived a life of giving as a Navy veteran, volunteer fireman, lector, catechist, coach, PTO president, apheresis donor and a life in service to parish councils, St. Meinrad Alumni Board, Little League Football Board, Knights of Columbus, Boy Scouts, and various Booster Clubs. He loved nature in the great outdoors, fishing, golfing, sketching, short-order cooking, and planning and running events. Jerry was quick to tell a joke and never knew a stranger.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Kathleen; son, Brian (Donna) Doyle; daughter, Jennifer (Gary) Colasessano; son, Kevin (Jennifer) Doyle; son, Michael (Stephanie) Doyle; brother, John (Marilyn) Doyle; and 14 grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his brothers, Bernard Doyle, Jr. and Joseph Doyle.
Visitation will be Friday, July 11, 5pm-8pm at Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, 39 E. High St., Mooresville, IN. Memorial and rosary at 7:30pm. Saturday, July 12, visitation at 10:30am-11:30am at Saints Francis & Clare of Assisi Catholic Church, 5901 Olive Branch Rd., Greenwood, IN. Funeral Mass will begin at 11:30am. Military honors will immediately follow Mass. Friends and family are invited to stay for luncheon at the church.
Inurnment will be held on Monday, July 14, at 10:00 am at the Resurrection Garden Columbarium on the church grounds. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Jerry may be made to Cathedral Soup Kitchen at 1347 N. Meridian, Indianapolis, IN 46202.
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Visitation:
Friday, July 11, 2025
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Carlisle - Branson Funeral Service & Crematory
39 East High Street
Mooresville, IN 46158
Funeral Service:
Saturday, July 12, 2025
11:30 am
Saints Francis & Clare Catholic Church
5901 West Olive Branch Road
Greenwood, 46142
Visitation:
Saturday, July 12, 2025
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Saints Francis & Clare Catholic Church
5901 West Olive Branch Road
Greenwood, 46142
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Steve Beck
July 11, 2025
You have my deepest sympathy on the death of Jerry. Jerry and his family are in my prayers. Steve Beck - SSFC
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