In Memory

Gerald Doyle

Gerald Doyle

Gerald W. Doyle

November 15, 1944 - October 30, 2019


Gerald W. "Jerry" (Vern) Doyle, age 74, of Findlay died at 4:26pm on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at the University of Toledo Medical Center. He was born in Dunbar, Virginia on November 15, 1944 to the late Dudley and Catherine (Blackburn) Doyle. He married Teresa M. Kerlin on June 25, 1966 and she survives. Also surviving are daughters: Raina (Dale) Wiseman and Brandy (Shawn) Doyle, both of Findlay. He has 3 grandsons: Bradly (Treasure) Wiseman, Alan Wiseman, and Max Doyle. He was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret West; and granddaughter, Kateland Wiseman. Gerald retired in 2000 as a supervisor for AEP, where he had been the top lineman for overtime in the Lima Division for ten years and served one term as president of their union. He proudly served our country in the United States Navy having entered in 1962, and was on the flight deck of the CV-61USS Ranger. He owned a 1951 Mercury and was a member of the Mercury Classic Car Club. His interest also included attending auctions, flea markets, and car shows. He was a devoted father and grandfather as well as husband for 53 years. Visitation will be held from 1:00-3:00pm and 5:00-7:00pm on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME in Findlay, where funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 6 at 10:00am. Pastor Michael Spann will officiate and interment will be private. The Hancock County Veterans Memorial Squad will conduct full military rites at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Cancer Patient Services of Hancock County. Online con

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