Robert J. Doty
September 13, 1927 ~ December 7, 2020
Robert J. Doty, 93, of Manlius, Illinois passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 at his home.
Cremation rites will be accorded and a service will be held at a later date with burial in Manlius Cemetery.
He was born at home on September 13, 1927 in Fairfield Township the son of John Henry and Anna (Taets) Doty.
Bob married Donna King June 12, 1946 in Fort Knox, Kentucky. They shared 72 years together. She preceded him in death in 2018.
He is survived by two children: Steve (Cindy) Doty of Washington, IL, and Patti (Ron) Hedrick of Manlius, IL: six grandchildren: Todd Ratliff, Tara (Keith) Arteberry, Trisha (Craig) Woodley, Timothy (Jennifer Davis) Ratliff, Beau (Devin) Doty, and Jenna Doty; 11 great-grandchildren: Macy Thompson , Bryan (Becca Fisher) Arteberry, Brandyn Arteberry, Cody Ratliff, Nathan Ratliff, Jace Ratliff, Nevin (Caitlyn Starr) Johnson, Noah Johnson, Jonah Johnson, Liam Doty, and Deken Doty; two great-great-granddaughters, Lainey Jones and Gracey Thompson; his Goddaughter, Lisa Gray; one brother, Judd (JoAnn) Doty of Tampico, IL; one sister-in law, Carolyn Doty of Manlius; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and one brother, Bill Doty.
Bob was a graduate of Manlius High School with the Class of 1946. After high school, he received a teaching certificate from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois.
Bob taught at the Trading House School in Gold Township, where his students included his brother, Bill. He was a farmer and had a tax preparation business. He started working at the First National Bank in Manlius in 1961 and retired as the bank president after over 30 years of service. Bob was on several bank board's while working and after his retirement. He also was treasurer of Manlius Community Unit Schools for many years. He accomplished all of this without a college degree.
He was a member of the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Manlius and the Manlius Sportsman's Club. Bob was an avid Cubs fan. He loved his family very much and was a great supporter of his grandchildren's activities. Bob lived on his family farm for 74 years.
Bob served proudly in the United States Army.
Memorials may be directed to the Manlius Historical Society, the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manlius, or the Manlius Cemetery Association. Online condolences may be sent to www.grant-johsnonfh.com.
Bob was a wonderful gentleman! He was the kindest, gentlest and generous man and sincerely made everyone he met feel special. His love for his family was lifelong and a joy to witness. He was so warm and caring and we all loved being around him. He was always so kind to us and we have so many fond memories of times at Bob and Donna’s home. We know how much he will be missed. Our deepest sympathy. Chuck and Gwen Westendorf
Bob was a very good man. Hard working banking most of his life. I had the pleasure of being hired by Bob in early 1992 to fill his place as president of the First National Bank when he decided to retire. I learned much from Bob and enjoyed a fantastic friendship with him over the years. He will be missed. And God Bless his family…
Dear Coach Steve and Family: We now know where your greatness was derived…from a great father!!! Truly, an impressive life.
We pray the Good Lord will bring him into the light of his kingdom and bless you and your family.
To the Doty Family: Steve, please accept my condolences on the passing of your father. God Bless you and your family.
Mike Kepple