John Edward Doyle was born in the town of Cannelburg in Daviess County, Indiana on July 18, 1936. His parents were John Earl and Carmella Arlena (Fegan) Doyle. They preceded him in death.

Ed graduated from Montgomery High School in 1954, where he enjoyed playing on the basketball and baseball teams. He was on the 1952 Sectional Championship team.

Ed then attended Purdue University and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering in January, 1959. While at Purdue, Mr. Doyle was a member of Luma Fraternity and later became a charter member of Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity. He was also a member of Chi Epsilon, a civil engineering honor society.

On May 22, 1960, Ed married Carolyn “Judy” Cone at St. Simon Catholic Church in Washington, Indiana. Judy preceded him in death on September 28, 2002. Ed and Judy had three daughters: Carolyn (Mark) Burgess, Catherine (James) Bray, and Colleen (Neil) Williams. Carolyn died on May 23, 2003. There are seven grandchildren: Ryan (Jackie) Burgess, Nicholas (Melanie) Burgess, Jacob Bray, John (Marisa) Bray, Abigail (Marshal) Luning, Emily Williams (soon to be Mrs. Andrew Sizer), and Natalie (Jimmy) Mangicaro. There are three great-grandchildren from this side of the family, Cece Burgess, Bennett Bray, and Dillon Bray.

On December 30, 2006, Ed married Rosalyn (Feldman) Porter at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Indianapolis. Rosalyn had four children: Gayle (Steve Key) Porter- Key, Michele Porter, Kelly (Jan Meier) Porter, and Stacie (Drew Bilger) Porter Bilger. Michele died on August 28, 2017. There are four grandchildren: Tyler (Alecia Murphy) Key, Michael (Morgan) Key, Sydney Bilger, and Cameron Bilger. There are four great-grandchildren on this side of the family, Jon Key, Blake Key, Zoey Key and Walker Key.

After graduation from Purdue University, Mr. Doyle went to work in Indianapolis as a highway design engineer for the consulting engineering and architectural firm Fleck, Quebe and Reid Inc. The firm later became Reid, Quebe Allison, Wilcox and Associates and then RQAW Corporation. Ed worked as a design engineer for many interstate highways throughout Indiana. After working for 42 years Mr. Doyle retired from the firm in July 2001. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Doyle had served as President and Chairman of the Board of the firm.

Mr. Doyle was a Registered Professional Engineer in Indiana, and he was also registered in Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, and Colorado. Mr. Doyle was also a Registered Land Surveyor in Indiana.

Ed has three sisters, Patricia (Cliff) Ahonen of Goshen, Indiana, Mary Jo (Bob) Truitt of Versailles, Kentucky, and Dolores (George) Derbin of Mishawaka, Indiana and a brother Delmar (Vickie) Doyle of West Lafayette, IN. Patricia passed away on September 7, 2018. Mary Jo Truitt passed away on July 7, 2025. Ed also has many loving nieces and nephews.

Mr. Doyle was active in many engineering societies and other groups. He is a fellow in the American Society of Civil Engineers and has previously served as the president of the Metropolitan Indianapolis Branch ASCE and the Indiana section. He was named the Outstanding Civil Engineer in Indiana by the ASCE in 1986. Mr. Doyle was also a life member of the American Council of Engineers of Indiana. He served on many committees of ACEC and was president of the ACEC Indiana in 1984. Mr. Doyle was named Consulting Engineer of the year in 1991.

Along with the professional groups, Mr. Doyle enjoyed the political process. He was honored by three different Indiana governors with the Sagamore of the Wabash Award. He received the award from Republican Governor Robert D. Orr in 1988, from Democrat Governor Frank O’Bannon in 2001, and from Democrat Governor Joseph Kernan in 2004.

Ed joined the Kiwanis Club of Downtown Indianapolis in 1982. He was active in this group and served on many committees over the years. Mr. Doyle was an active member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church and was a minister of Holy Communion for many years starting in 1974 along with other volunteer positions. Ed was also a life member of the Knights of Columbus.

Mr. Doyle enjoyed attending the basketball and football games at Purdue University. He was a long-term member of the John Purdue Club and the President’s Council at Purdue University. He was a lifetime member of the Purdue Alumni Association. Mr. Doyle was a member of the Civil Engineering Advisory Board at Purdue from 1992 through 1997 and in 1993 received The Civil Engineering Alumni Achievement Award from the Civil Engineering Professors at Purdue. In his later years, he even became a bit of an IU fan, especially with the Hoosiers' football success in winning the national championship in 2025.

Mr. Doyle was an avid bridge player and was always ready to play a few hands of cards. He also enjoyed traveling and golf - even though his golf scores were never very good.

In 1974, Ed and his family spent a week’s vacation at Kentucky Lake. They enjoyed the relaxing week at the lake and later invited siblings and their families. The family has visited Kentucky Lake each year since 1974, sometimes with as many as 60 relatives and friends. The week at Kentucky Lake continues this day.

Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church (7243 East 10th Street, Indianapolis) before the Mass of Christian Burial on November 3rd, at 11 a.m. Following Mass, burial will occur at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery. Please join us at Holy Spirit after the burial for a celebration of life with fellowship and food.

Memorials may be given to Purdue Foundation, 403 W. Wood Street, West Layette, IN 47907 for the J. Edward and Rosalyn Doyle Endowed Scholarship in Civil Engineering (for ease, please use this link Purdue Foundation), or Franciscan Hospice Care, 8414 Franciscan Lane, Indianapolis, IN 46237.

The family of Mr. Doyle wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Community Health Network, St. Franciscan Hospice, and all the many loving healthcare providers who treated him in his final year of life.