Doyle Keith Igney, 90, of Kendallville died Monday, January 2, 2023, at Chandler Place in Kendallville.

He was born July 1, 1932, in Fort Wayne to Asal W. and Mildred J. (Bynum) Igney.

On April 26, 1958, at Bethany EUB Church in Decatur, he married Rheta Mae Butcher. She preceded him in death on June 8, 2021.

Doyle graduated from Indiana University with a Master's Degree in Education.

Mr. Igney started his career in education as a Teacher at South Adams Community Schools in Berne. He then transferred to the East Noble School District beginning as a teacher and basketball coach at Rome City Elementary School, then he moved to Avilla School as a Principal and finally ending up as an Assistant Superintendent for the East Noble School Corporation. He retired from East Noble School Corporation after 33 years.

Mr. Igney was a member of Avilla Calvary United Methodist Church in Avilla. He was also a member of the Avilla Lions Club.

Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia (Myron) Noward of Oliver Lake, Wolcottville; a son and daughter-in-law, Bradley (Sandy) Igney, DDS of Big Long Lake, Wolcottville; a daughter-in-law, Beth Igney of Fort Wayne; two grandchildren, Jacob (Laura) Igney of Richmond, Indiana and Christien Keith Noward of Oliver Lake; a great-grandchild, Jeremiah Keith Igney; a sister, Beverly Shreiner of Charlotte, North Carolina; and a brother, Audis "Al" Igney of Fort Wayne.

He was also preceded in death by his parents; a son, Steve Keith Igney; a sister, Evelyn DeYoung; and two brothers, Gerald Igney and Harold Igney.

Funeral services will be Monday, January 9, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Avilla Calvary United Methodist Church, 101 South Cherry Street, Avilla with James Kemerly officiating.

Burial will follow at Avilla Cemetery.

Visitation will be Sunday, January 8, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street Kendallville, and one hour prior to the funeral services on Monday at the church.

Preferred memorials may be directed to Avilla Calvary United Methodist Church.

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