Doyle was born on December 14, 1953, to Monroe Gaskamp and Lillian Quinn Gaskamp in Houston, Texas. The family soon returned to their hometown of Brenham, where Monroe became manager of the local Coca Cola Bottling Company. Doyle graduated from Brenham High School in 1972, Blinn College in 1974, and Texas A&M University in 1976 with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing. He immediately went to work for Houston Coca Cola Bottling Company, taking on several roles. After many years with them, he finished his career as the production manager for Aloe’ha Beverage.
Doyle met the love of his life at Texas A&M University. Doyle married Theresa Hooker on May 10, 1980, and their love continued to grow till his death. He was predeceased by his parents Monroe and Lillian Gaskamp, sister Darlene Koester, and niece Hannah Koester Stockton. He is survived by his wife Theresa, uncle Clarence Gaskamp and aunt Bernice, aunt Blondean Kuecker, aunt Florence Gaskamp, uncle Alvin Janes, brother-in-law Travis Hooker, and numerous cousins.
Doyle enjoyed many sports but found his greatest success in baseball. As a sophomore, his high school baseball team won the State Championship with Doyle as the starting 3rd baseman. Two MLB teams were interested in drafting him; however, he decided to pursue his education. He had a baseball scholarship at Blinn and paid for his Texas A&M education by playing semi-professional fast pitch softball. A MLB scout talked to him again about the draft, but Doyle had met Theresa and his focus changed. After graduation Doyle played softball for his church and various other groups. His interest in sports continued throughout his life.
Services will be held at Settegast-Kopf @ Sugar Creek in Sugar Land, TX, on March 31, 2023, at 11:00 am. followed by a reception. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation to your favorite charity.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.settegastkopf.com for the Gaskamp family.
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