Date of death: 07/04/2025
Saint Meinrad Class: C 1972
Gerald “Jerry” Doyle, 80, of Mooresville, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 4, 2025 at Majestic Care of Avon. He was born to the late Bernard Doyle, Sr. and Anna (Clossey) in Indianapolis on May 26, 1945 and was a life-long resident of the area. He married Kathleen Marini in 1972.
A 1963 graduate of Cathedral HS & 1972 graduate of Saint 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.