Chesterton resident Doyle R. Wood passed away after a courageous battle with throat cancer on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010 at his home. He was 60.

Born Jan. 18, 1950 in Sylacauga, Ala., he was the son of Howard and Alice Wood, and brother of Debbie Weddle, all of whom preceded him in death.

On Feb. 21, 1970, he married Jacqueline (Iler) Wood of Chesterton, who survives.

Also surviving are sons Mark (wife Shawna) of Portage, Scott (Rebekah) of Westville, and Luke (Erica) of Crown Point; grandchildren Drake, Trent, Link, Reign, Alicia, Olivia, and Colton Wood; and sister Brenda Hurley.

Doyle worked 34 years at U.S. Can Company (Continental Can) in Burns Harbor before retiring. He then co-founded Valpo Barbers on Roosevelt Road. He loved his shop and all of the wonderful people he came to know. Doyle loved his family and had a passion for good music, golf, and especially the Crimson Tide.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, Oct. 4, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Moeller Funeral Home,104 Roosevelt Road, Valparaiso, with Pastor Dennis Smith officiating. Burial will take place at Angelcrest Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday, Oct. 3 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home. MoellerFuneralHome.com