Robert Joseph Doyle

Robert Joseph Doyle, 85, of Wakeman passed away January 18, 2024 at Stein Hospice. He was born on March 15, 1938 in Lorain Ohio to Charles and Evah (Gfell) Doyle. Bob married Cora (Yates) Doyle on December 16, 1968. They were very happily married 55 years. Bob graduated from Lorain High School. He was an electrician and a member of IBEW Local 129. In 1976 he successfully started his own company, Northern Electric, Inc., performing commercial and industrial work. Bob proved to be a successful and talented entrepreneur. Amercado, Inc. was the first company in the United States to enter the natural gas market after deregulation, selling gas to Sears Tower, several hospitals and other large facilities and factories around the country. He successfully established AHP, Inc, Riveredge Racquetball Club, and Keltic Enterprises, Inc. He owned and developed land in Arkansas. He retired in 1999 and began his favorite job, a full-time babysitter for his grandchildren, Zak & Katie. He loved his family and his brothers with the fierceness of an Irishman. He enjoyed his dogs, blues concerts and the woods. One of his greatest joys was purchasing land in Berlin Heights that allowed him to make the family farm, once again, whole. He had an unwavering belief in the holy trinity, in the oneness of 3. He, along with his 13 brothers, proudly wear a shamrock tattoo on their forearms. The 3 leaves of the shamrock represent the Father, Son & Holy Spirit. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Cora Doyle. His daughters Kelly (Matthew) Reed, Kerry (Christopher) Massie and Peggy (Warren) Johnson. His son Patrick (Valerie) McGowan-Doyle. His grandchildren Zachary Reed, Catherine Massie, Stephanie and Paul Warren, Maebh and Mary Clare McGowan-Doyle. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Evah (Gfell) Doyle. His son, Terrence Doyle. His brother James Doyle and his sister Jeanne Krenek. He is survived by his brothers Michael Doyle, Michael Flaherty, Rickie Miller, Kenny Arendt and Ricky Sherring. He was preceded in death by brothers Butchy Heiffner, Terry Pinter, Kenny Caiata, Danny Bloodsworth, Danny Kalo, David Thomas and Joey Arendt. A funeral Mass was held at St. Paul Catholic Church, 91 E. Main Street, Norwalk, Tuesday, January 23, 2024, with Father Anthony Recker officiating. Burial followed at Riverside Cemetery, Berlin Heights. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Paul Catholic Church, 91 E. Main Street, Norwalk, OH 44857 or Norwalk Catholic Schools, 93 E. Main Street, Norwalk, OH 44857. Arrangements entrusted to the Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk.