Photo courtesy of Reiff Funeral Home - Dyersville
Feb 10, 1945 - Sep 16, 2025
We are really going to miss Barb seeing her on the weekends when we are at the river.
She would come down the hill and stop in for a beverage and a visit. We are sorry we were not able to attend her funeral but our son came from South Dakota. Our thoughts are with the family. She will be missed greatly.
Jacque and Marv Larson
September 20, 2025 | Palo, IA | Friend
Dear Tammy and extended Family,
I am extending my sincere sympathy to you upon the loss of your dear mother. When i worked at hot lunch for a few years, I certainly was privy to many stories that were told about the tight ship your mom ran when she was in charge of the program. I attended several city Christmas parties and always enjoyed your mom's company. You knew just where you stood with her and i like that. She was so kind and giving. Please know as you walk in the valley of...
Miriam Eick
September 19, 2025 | Dyersville, IA | Acquaintance
We will miss Barbara immensely. You could hear her coming down the hill and could count on her to swing by for a chat or catch a Cubs game and to have Ranger sit on her lap. Rest in peace Barbie.
Dan & Kathy Furman
September 18, 2025 | Buenie
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Angie Haight
September 17, 2025 | North Liberty, IA | Friend
My prayers are with you, she was an lovely lady with faith in her heart. Now she is with Jesus hopefully that brings you peace.
Cyndi O’Brien
September 17, 2025 | Cedars Rapids, IA
Tammy, Mike and Family,
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy!
Barb and Buddy are back together again...
God Bless you all,
David 'Vid' & Becky Ertl
September 17, 2025 | Cascade, IA | Friend
We are so sorry for your loss
Jeff & Sherri Errthum
September 16, 2025 | North Buena Vista
Barb was a super nice person always welcoming and will be missed. Rest in peace.
Kim and John Ruden
September 16, 2025 | Oelwein, IA | Friend
Barb will be greatly missed! I will miss our visits sitting outside!
S R
September 16, 2025 | AZ | Friend
Barbara J. “Barb” Doyle, 80, of Dyersville, Iowa passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at MercyOne Senior Care in Dyersville, Iowa.
Visitation for Barb will be held from 8:30 to Noon, Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Reiff Funeral Home in Dyersville, Iowa. A Mass of Christian burial for Barb will follow visitation at 12:30 p.m., at the Basilica St. Francis Xavier in Dyersville, Iowa, with Rev. Marvin Bries officiating and Rev. Hung Le concelebrating. Burial will be held in St. Francis Cemetery in Dyersville, Iowa.
Barb was born February 10, 1945, in Dyersville, Iowa to Benny and Janie (Wolf) Westemeier. She graduated from Xavier High School then headed to Omaha, NE and enrolled in secretarial school. She eventually landed in Arlington, VA working for the Pentagon. While in Virginia she met her soulmate, Joseph “Buddy” Doyle. On June 26, 1965, they were united in marriage at the Basilica St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Dyersville, Iowa.
Barb worked and then eventually managed the St. Francis Xavier lunch program for many years. Many will remember her greeting them and taking their green lunch chip. In later years she worked at Scale Models until retirement.
She loved spending time at her cabin in North Buena Vista feeding the birds, driving around in her Bobcat, nightly toddies with Bob and Marie, and Thursday Happy Hour with Dorothy. If you stopped by, she would be puttering around outside or sitting under the apple tree.
Barb was a member of the St. Francis Xavier Parish in Dyersville, Iowa and a member of the Legion Auxiliary Unit 137. She was also active in the Girl Scouts managing the Day Camps at Prier’s timber along with being a troop leader.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Tammy (Mike) Then; 2 grandchildren, Jessica and Bryan Then; brother, Roger (Judy) Westemeier all of Dyersville, IA; along with her forever friends Pat and Tom Lammers and her special “Buenie” family.
She was welcomed to Heaven by her husband Buddy and grandson Matt Then; parents, Benny and Janie Westemeier; in-laws; Joseph and Maureen Doyle, James (Shirley) Doyle, Kathleen (Joe) Kane, Joanne Daft; nephew, Randy Westemeier along with many extended family and friends.
Memorials can be directed to St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, St. Francis Xavier Grade School, Beckman Catholic High School.
The family extends heartfelt gratitude to neighbors Shelly R and Marcia L, staff at Mercy One in Dubuque and Mercy One Senior Care in Dyersville, Hospice of Dubuque, along with all our family and friends who reached out with support. It didn’t go unnoticed.
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