Doty, Daryl J.

Daryl J. Doty, 76, of Cedar Rapids, died Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at St. Luke's Hospital. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Congregational United Church of Christ, by the Rev. David Hohmann. Private burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may visit today from 5 to 8 p.m. at Teahen Funeral Home.

He leaves to mourn his passing his son, Dwight (Sian) of Mercer Island (Seattle), Wash.; his daughter, Kelli (Jeff) Goss of Cedar Rapids; grandchildren, Austin Goss, Tanner Goss, Evan Doty and Brynn Doty; brothers, Ross of Brooklyn, Marvin (Mary) of Grinnell and Dale of Brooklyn; sisters, Vivian (Bob) King of Grinnell, Gladys Palmer of Cedar Rapids, Lucille (Richard) King of Oklahoma City, Okla., Joan Foster of Cedar Rapids and Kay Dieterich of Brooklyn; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins, together with other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie (1999); and parents, Glenn and Pearl Doty.

Daryl Jay Doty was born Jan. 20, 1934, in Brooklyn, Iowa, the son of Glenn Ross and Pearl (Lucille) Doty. One of nine children, he lived in Brooklyn throughout his childhood and youth. He went to school in Hartwick. He married Bonnie Charlene Sutphin on June 10, 1956, in Brooklyn while on leave from the Navy. Daryl was employed at Hubbard Milling Co. for many years, retiring in 1998.

Daryl was a long time member of First Congregational UCC, having joined in 1973. He enjoyed gardening, Hawkeye sports, his dog Captain, and anything to do with his family. He was known for his laughter and teasing.

Thanks be to God for the life of Daryl Doty!

Memorials may be given to First Congregational UCC.

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