James V. Doyle, age 90 of Oldenburg, died Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at the Chateau of Batesville. Born June 8, 1932 in Batesville, he is the son of Goldie (Nee: White) and James Doyle. He married Mary Rose Schmidt January 12, 1952 at Holy Family Church and she preceded him in death September 18, 2018. Jim served 7 years in the Navy Reserves and was an engineer at the Philco-Ford plant in Connersville, retiring in 1995 after 43 years.
In Jim’s younger years, he played football and basketball in school, having the distinction of serving as the captain of Batesville High School’s first football team. He also played baseball during summer and would become a member of the Oldenburg Villagers semi-pro team of the Tri-County League. Depending on which story you believe, it was the very same team that may or may not have cut Sandy Kolfax. What mattered most for Jim was “family, family, family and family” He attended his kids and grandkids events and activities without fail, regardless of the distance and loved nothing better than spending time with them.
He is survived by his daughters Cyndi (Steve) Voegele of St. Leon, Debbi Obermeyer of Batesville, Julie Meyer of Cincinnati, Angele (Randy) Jobst of Batesville, Cammie (J.R. Hughey) Pierson of St. Peter’s; son Kevin (Lori) Doyle of Oldenburg; sister Martha Geier of St. Leon; sister-in-law Jayne Peetz of Oldenburg; 23 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren with another one on the way; 4 great great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, he is also preceded in death by his son Jimmy Doyle; sisters Helen Herd, Leona Walterman and grandson Killian Doyle.
Visitation is Tuesday, December 20th from 9 – 11 a.m. at Holy Family Church. Funeral services follow at 11 a.m. with Rev. Carl Langenderfer officiating and burial in the church cemetery. The family requests memorials to the Franklin County Humane Society. For online condolences go to www.weigelfh.com.