He was born on August 18, 1943 in Louisville Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert J. Doutaz Sr. and Dorothy Gardner Doutaz and a sister, Linda Doutaz Roney.
Bob attended St. Columba Catholic School and was a graduate of Flaget High School where his basketball team became the 1960 KY State High School Champions. He later went on to play for the University of Louisville and with L’Association Sportif de Strasbourg, a professional basketball team in Strasbourg, France. Bob was also an avid golfer throughout his life, and enjoyed traveling throughout the state and country to play.
Family and friends will always remember his sense of humor and his love for animals. He was a devoted grandfather to Emma Kate and loved spending time with her and watching her play sports.
Left to cherish his memory are his sons, Kyle J. Doutaz (Laura) and Kevin B. Doutaz; one granddaughter Emma Katherine Doutaz; four siblings, Dennis Doutaz, William Doutaz, Jane Reamsynder and Phyllis Walters and many loving nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Saturday, December 11, 2021 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Arch L. Heady at Resthaven, 4400 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40218, followed by a funeral service at 2:00 PM. Family requests that masks be worn.
Memorial contributions can be made in his memory to the Kentucky Humane Society or the Archdiocese of Louisville
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