In Loving Memory
Robert "Bob" P. Doyle
May 27, 1942 - April 9, 2020

Due to the regulations set forth by the Governor's Public Health Disaster Declaration, no public visitation or service will be held at this time.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Robert Paul Doyle, son of Joseph and Ann (Mahan) Doyle, was born at his family's home in Ayrshire, Iowa on May 27, 1942. He began his education at Catholic school in Ayrshire and they went to Ayrshire Consolidated School where he graduated. He then went to Sioux City where he attended cosmetology school.

Bob lived in Sheldon and Spirit Lake where he was a cosmetologist. He also was employed at St. Luke's Nursing Home in Spencer and Broadlawns Hospital in Des Moines. Bob later managed the Shady Lane Motel in Laurens and then moved back to Des Moines where he did cleaning for various individuals.

Bob was very active in volunteering at the Homeless food pantries in the Des Moines area. It was very important to him and he was always willing to help others. He will be remembered by his family and friends for his delicious rum cakes and zucchini bread he made and shared with countless people.   Bob was a member of the Catholic Church.

Bob passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020 at the Mercy Hospice House in Johnston, Iowa, at the age of 77. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Leo Doyle, Francis Doyle and Emmet Doyle.

He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Rita and Charles Rezabek of Emmetsburg, Iowa; several nieces and nephews; as well as many other relatives and friends.

Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home