March 28, 2024

Doyle Caldwell

Feb. 10, 2015

Doyle Dean Caldwell was born Sept. 26, 1943 to Donald F. and Delpha (Davis) Caldwell in New Virginia, Iowa. Doyle was raised at the Mary Dell Dairy north of Albia, Iowa where his family worked and lived. He was a member of the Albia High School Class of 1961.

At the age of 17, Doyle enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Mt. Home, Idaho. After his time in the service he worked at John Deere in the Quad Cities, Parsons Company in Newton, Iowa, FMC Corporation in Minneapolis, Minn., and Hormel Company in Knoxville where he retired in 1996. On Feb. 13, 1977 a daughter, Deana Victoria Caldwell- McDonough was born. In 1985 Doyle relocated with his daughter to Knoxville, Iowa where he resided until his death.

Doyle cherished his grandchildren; he enjoyed the time he shared with friends while at auctions, and had a heartfelt love and passion for all animals. He liked listening to Country and Mexican music, and was always ready for a cook out. His love for his family ran deeper than most knew and he always enjoyed giving them advice if they wanted it or not. In 2008 Doyle purchased his dream hobby farm, where he spent weekends enjoying the outdoors.

Doyle passed away Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines at the age of 71 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Donald F. Caldwell, Delpha Davis and Ester Caldwell, and a brother, Donald L. Caldwell.

Those left to honor his memory include his life partner and soul mate of 28 years, Melodee Martin; daughter, Deana (Joe) McDonough, granddaughters: Sierra Pruiett, Amanda (Tony) Riddick, Madison McDonough, and Ava McDonough (AKA Papa’s Angel); grandsons: David Pruiett, Joey McDonough, Ryan (Beth) McDonough, Chase (Alex) McDonough; three great grandsons; two great granddaughters; sisters: Joy(Louie) Streit and Bev (Jack) Sallee; sister-in-law, Viola Caldwell; and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 14 at 10 a.m. at Williams Funeral Home in Knoxville. Burial will follow in the Dallas Cemetery.

Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13 at Williams Funeral Home in Knoxville, where family will be present from 5 to 7 p.m.

For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Marion County Humane Society.