Joseph Raymond (Joe) Doyle age 91

Joe was born in Loogootee on May 17, 1933 and lived there most of his life. Joe was very active in Boy Scouts and earned the coveted honor of Eagle Scout in 1947. He graduated from Loogootee High School in 1951 and went on to enroll at Indiana University. His studies were interrupted with his service in the United States Army during the Korean conflict, but he returned to IU and graduated in 1958 with a B.S. in Business/Marketing. While at IU, Joe was an active member of Theta Chi fraternity, later serving as President of its Alumni Association. Few are bigger IU fans than Joe, evidenced by his request to be buried with his iconic red IU cowboy hat. 

After graduation, Joe lived and worked in Indianapolis where he met and married the love of his life Vivian (Vicky) Larson in 1961. Joe and Vicky moved back to Loogootee in 1973 to help run the Doyle Lumber company and to raise their five children in the community he loved. 

Joe’s life was full of adventures and traveling. He visited 49 states, leaving only Alaska unchecked. Having two children who worked for airlines allowed him to visit Vicky’s relatives in Sweden, see the canals in Amsterdam, ascend the Eiffel Tower in Paris, and his crowning achievement, enjoying a beverage on the Great Wall of China. His personality drew people to him wherever he went, making lasting connections with all those he encountered. He will be remembered most for his storytelling legacy. His passing leaves a void in the hearts of those who knew him, but his stories will continue to live on in the memories of all who were touched by his warmth and charm. 

He served as President of the Loogootee Schools Alumni Association and was honored as the 2001 Community Service Award recipient. Furthermore, Joe served the local and state communities in many other leadership roles including: President, Loogootee Lions Club; Member, Martin County Economic Advisory Council; Member, Loogootee Economic Advisory Council; Member, Martin County Lilly Scholarship Selection Committee; Member and Exalted Ruler, Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree; Board of Directors, St. John’s Cemetery; Board of Directors, Indiana University Alumni Association-Southern Indiana Region; Board of Directors, Indiana Governor’s P.I.C. Council; Board of Directors, Vincennes University Building Trades Advisory Council; President, Board of Directors, Indiana Lumber and Builders Supply Association; and Vice President, Board of Directors, Indianapolis Manufacturing Association. 

Joe will be tremendously missed by his expansive and loving family, including his loving wife of 62 years, Vivian “Vicky” (Larson) Doyle; his daughter Kyle Kroehler, (Jon), grandchildren Joshua, Anderson and Hannah; his son J.R., (Cathy), grandchildren Bailey, Noah and Elijah; his son Rex, (Carolyn), grandchildren Tony (Ali), Bridget (Colin), Grant and Mark, great-grandchildren Blake and Riley; his daughter Kelly Wong, (Mel), grandchildren Anne and Ling; his son Jeff, (Sally), grandchildren Lauren and Claire. 

Joe was predeceased by his parents Homer and Marie Doyle; and by his two brothers Gene (Rosie) and Jerry (Rachel). 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Very Rev. J. Kenneth Walker at 12:00 p.m. Monday, June 10 th , 2024 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Loogootee, Indiana. Burial will follow in the St. John Catholic Cemetery. 

Visitation will be held Monday, June 10 th , 2024 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to a charity of your choice. 

Condolences may be made online at www.blakefuneralhomes.com. Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee, Indiana is honored to serve the family of Joseph Raymond (Joe) Doyle.