Thomas Doyle

Thomas M. Doyle, age 69, of Marshall, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, April 16, 2016, after a three year battle with ALS. He was born April 30, 1946, in Platteville, WI the son of Myron and Frances (Cullen) Doyle who preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife June of 47 years; his daughter Laura (Larry) Sigrist, of Sugar Grove, IL, son Brian (Denise) Doyle of Waukesha, WI and grandchildren Connor, Emily, Kevin, Jackson and Brody. He is also survived by his sisters Mary (Ted) Graber and Jean (John) Hale and his brother John (Deb) Doyle and many nieces and nephews.

Tom graduated from Cuba City High School with the Class of 1964 where he excelled in math, football, basketball and track. His initial nursing education was at the Alexian Brothers Hospital School of Nursing in Chicago, IL. He subsequently obtained his BSN at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He was a dedicated Packer and Badger fan and was delighted to have seen the entire 2015-2016 basketball season before his passing.
Tom's career as an RN included 30 years in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps, beginning as a PFC in 1966 and retiring as a Lt. Col. in 1996. He worked at the VA Hospital of Madison on the Acute Psychiatric Unit for many years. Tom's nursing career also included Community Mental Health Nursing in both La Crosse and Madison working "on the street" as an RN Case Manager with people diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness. He was well recognized in the field for his expertise in working with people who had serious challenges, including homelessness.
Tom played a major role in the founding of the Madison Area Volkssport Association in 1995, also known as The Dairyland Walkers. His leadership has been key in the continuing growth and success of this organization. After retirement, Tom obtained his CDL and worked for Lazers Bus of Marshall as a part time charter bus driver, particularly enjoying driving for local sports teams and youth activities.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any of the following service organizations of which Tom was a member: Marshall-Waterloo Food Pantry, Holy Family Parish Committee of St. Vincent de Paul, Marshall American Legion, Marshall Lions Club, Knights of Columbus, Dairyland Walkers, Holy Family Parish, Marshall Area Historical Society, Ice Age Trail Foundation and the Friends of the Marshall Library.

The family would like to acknowledge the valuable support given by the MDA of Southern Wisconsin, ALS Division, Agrace Hospice, the Veterans Administration and the Paralyzed Veterans of America. Donations to these organizations may be sent directly to: MDA of Southern Wisconsin, ALS Division, 330 S. Executive Drive, #100A, Brookfield, WI 53005; Don & Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center, 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison, WI 53711; Paralyzed Veterans of America, Wisconsin Division, 2311 South 108th Street, West Allis, WI 53227-1901.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, April 21, 2016, at 11:00am at HOLY FAMILY PARISH/ST. MARY OF THE NATIVITY, 120 S. BEEBE ST., MARSHALL, with Father Jorge Miramontes presiding. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 20, 2016, from 4:00pm until 7:00pm at Cress Funeral Home, 1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, WI, and also at the church from 10:00am until the time of Mass. Interment with Military Funeral Honors will be held at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, ( www.dva.state.wi.us ) 21731 Spring Street, Union Grove, WI on Friday, April 22, 2016, at 12:00noon.

Cress Funeral Home
1310 Emerald Terrace
Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
608-837-9054