Robert Alton Doely

April 4, 1925 - August 17, 2015

Robert (Bob) Alton doely, age 90 of Spring Grove passed away Mon. August 17, 2015 at Gundersen Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove. He was born April 4, 1925 in Spring Grove to Edward and Ella (Newhouse) Doely. He attended school District # 77 in Wilmington twp., through the eighth grade and later was a 1942 Spring Grove High School graduate. While in school Bob played football, during a game, on a returned punt, he set the record for a 95 yard touchdown against Caledonia High School, the record has never been equalled, he received honorable mention on the All State Team as selected by writers from the Minneapolis Star Journal. On Aug. 11, 1956 Bob married Doris Helland at Hesper Lutheran Church. The couple farmed in Wilmington Twp. until retiring and moving to Spring Grove in 1999. Bob was an avid golfer, and enjoyed watching the Minnesota Vikings and Twins. He also enjoyed attending the local High School sporting events. Bob was an active member of Wilmington Lutheran Church in rural Spring Grove. Survivors include Bob’s wife Doris of Spring Grove. His brother Dale (Elaine) Doely of Onalaska, WI His nieces and nephews Ronda Doely, Steven Helland, Diane Tessmer, Cindy Nagel, Lisa Nielsen, Kyle Helland, Jeff Helland and Darrell Helland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law Leonard and Opal Doely.