Joseph Doyle Jr Obituary

Joseph Brice Doyle, Jr, 69, of Maryland Heights, MO passed away peacefully on March 5th, 2025 surrounded by loved ones.  

A native of St. Louis County, Joe was born on September 18, 1955 to Joseph Doyle Sr. and Sharon (Barber) Doyle, Joe graduated from North County Technical high school and later earned his Associates of Science in Aviation Technical Studies from Regents University. 

Joe enlisted in the Marine Corps and spent 21 years in honorable service to his country. He obtained the rank of Gunnery Sergeant. One of his many duties was instructing Navy, Marines and foreign national students on FA-18 avionics and weapons. Upon retirement from the Corps. he did contract work for Boeing as an Aviation Technical Writer. In his spare time Joe enjoyed fishing, coin collecting, model building of ships and planes, woodworking, running his extensive train set and enjoying his family and pets.

Joe is survived by his beloved wife of 17 years, Catherine (Fritzsche) Doyle, his loving son Joseph Brice Doyle III, dear siblings Sheila Doyle, Mary Doyle-Stewart and Mike (Debbie) Doyle, all residing in St. Louis County. He has many nieces and nephews all of whom he loved dearly. 

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, his first and beloved wife Lynn (Lopretta} Doyle, a sister Sean Beaman, daughter in law Christine Spence Doyle, brother-in-laws John Stewart, Jim Emerson Sr., Sam Lopretta Sr, Adam Lopretta, Dennis Fritzsche, and Jim Sweeney.  Sister in laws Carol (Fritzsche) Hopkins and Kathleen (Sweeney) Keating, niece Brittany Emerson and nephew Jim Emerson Jr.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Wounded Warriors Project, Folds of Honor or Toys for Tots.

Visitation Wednesday, March 12, 4:00 - 8:00 PM at Collier's Funeral Home, 3400 N. Lindbergh Blvd (St. Ann). Funeral Service Thursday, March 13, 10:00 AM at Holy Spirit Church, 3130 Parkwood Ln (Maryland Heights). Interment at Sacred Heart Cemetery (Florissant).