Harry Doyle
December 31, 1969 — September 30, 2024
Harry Griffin Doyle Jr.,age 95 of Eau Claire, WI. passed peacefully on Monday September 30, 2024 living a full independent life, he was truly blessed.
The son of the late Harry and Lorene (Mclver) Doyle, Harry Jr., was born in Oglesville, Missouri on August 15, 1929, and was the oldest of three children. Harry was named after his father, but also many relatives and friends fondly knew him as Junior, Bubble and Bill.
Harry's journey began in life when he decided to join the Army and leave the family farm, and soon he realized that a military career would be his path. His country meant everything to him as he served in the United States Army for 22 years, received many honors and retired honorably as a Sergeant Major E- 9.
During his Military career, he met the love of his Life and married Golden Helen Conrad, they raised two daughters, Linda and Terri. In their retirement years, Harry and Helen traveled with their 5th wheel and frequented Arizona to spend the winters with friends, daily rounds of golf and enjoying the weather. Harry was an avid golfer and lover of all things golf! He has had several Hole in One's. He took part in the men's league at Hickory Hills Golf Course, he had a friendly competitive nature, a spirit to entertain, socialize and share stories. Over the
years, he played with the best group of guys and cherished their time spent together as lifelong friends. Harry also loved playing cards with his friends and family, his favorite being Hearts.
Lastly, Harry was well known socially around the community, and was known on a first name basis at many local businesses and restaurants, his favorite being Randy's Restaurant! He so loved it there.
Harry is survived by his daughters Terri (Robert) Krings of Eau Claire and Linda (Bob) of Omaha, Nebraska, sister Rhenda Ludwigsen of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, grandchildren Dan (Jackie) of Winterset, Iowa and Scott Baer of Kansas City, Missouri, great-grandchildren Jackson and Ella Baer, 3 beloved nieces and many other relatives and friends.
Harry is preceded in death by his wife Helen, his parents, and his brother Dennis
The celebration of life will be held at 12P.M. on October 18, 2024 at Stokes, Prock, & Mundt Funeral Chapel 535 S. Hillcrest Parkway Altoona, WI. Inurnment with military honors will follow the celebration at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a local Veterans Charity or to Feed My People Food Pantry.
Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family. Online condolences may be shared at
www.cremationsociety-wi.com
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