Dr. Bernie Doyle, 82, died July 16, 2012, in San Antonio, Texas.
He was born in Laramie, Wyo., on May 20, 1930, to Bill and Emily Doyle. They moved to North Platte when he was 3. He attended St. Patrick’s schools and joined the Navy at 16 by making his own birth certificate. He took correspondence courses and graduated with his Saint Patrick’s class in 1948. After his three-year enlistment, he attended the University of Nebraska and graduated sixth in his class from Dental School. He was a Board Certified Periodontist. He then joined the United States Air Force and was commissioned as a Dental Officer serving in Vietnam. He was a combat decorated veteran who was awarded the Bronze Star, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal, Vietnamese Honor Medal and the Cross of Valor. He retired as a Colonel in 1976 and became a professor at the University of Texas.
He attended the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin, Ireland, and earned his medical degree at age 71. He volunteered with Doctors Without Borders around the world. In 2006 he received the University of Nebraska Alumni Achievement Award and in 2007 became the National President of the World War II Underage Military Veterans.
He is survived by his wife, Marianne, of San Antonio, Texas; his son, Mike (Liam), of Vietnam; his daughter, Kathy Edgin (Wendell), of San Antonio, Texas, and four grandchildren; and his sister, Dorothy Fugate, of North Platte.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Joe and Bob Doyle; and sister, Trish Doyle.
Burial will be at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas, with full military honors.
The United State Military is in charge of funeral arrangements.

Valerie Grace Coleman, 29, of North Platte, passed away July 20, 2012, at her home.
She was born March 14, 1983, in North Platte to James and Carol Vedder West. She graduated from North Platte High School with the class of 2000.
She worked at various jobs before she found the job she loved at the North Platte Opportunity Center. She loved the guys she worked for and enjoyed her job so much. On Feb. 10, she married Steven Coleman Jr., and became a wonderful second mom to Molly and Gage.
Valerie loved to read, especially Stephen King novels; watch stock car racing; and watch the TV show “House.” She also enjoyed scary movies and spending time with her family and friends.
Survivors include her husband, Steven Coleman Jr., of North Platte; children, Molly and Gage Coleman, of North Platte; parents, James and Carol West, of North Platte; sisters, Sheenan (Eric) Meacham and Carrie West, both of North Platte; brother, Jason West, of North Platte; Grandmother, Francis Vedder, of North Platte; mother- and father-in-law, Jennifer (Steven) Coleman Sr., of North Platte; sister-in-law, Kellie Coleman, of Minnesota; and a nephew Cyler Meacham of North Platte.
She was preceded in death by grandparents, Delbert and Grace West; and Verlin Vedder.
A memorial has been established to the Bambino Baseball League or the North Platte Opportunity Center, and online condolences may be made at www.adamsswanson.com.
Services will be at 10 a.m., on Wednesday, July 25, at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the North Platte Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.

Raymond K. Stapp, 79 of Gothenburg, passed away July 19, 2012, at the Lexington Regional Health Center.
Raymond was born Jan. 22, 1933, at Cozad to Roy and Bessie (Crouse) Stapp, Sr. Ray was a graduate of Cozad High School.
Following his schooling, Ray worked as a farm hand for a few years, before entering the U.S. Army in 1953. Ray was stationed in Germany during the service, and following his discharge he returned to Cozad. Ray farmed with his brother Kenneth for many years, north of Cozad. Ray was passionate about the farming and ranching lifestyle, and he enjoyed it for over 55 years, retiring in 2005.
Ray was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt. He took great pride in the obedience and training of his Labrador retrievers that he would always take hunting with him. He also enjoyed time spent around horses and cattle, which was in-cumbent upon his line of work. Ray had earned his pilot’s license, and absolutely loved spending time in the air flying small planes. He was also a proud member of the Masons.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Kenneth; two sisters, Aileen Wilcox and Violet Power; two sisters-in-law, Cleo and Goldie.
Survivors include his brother, Roy Stapp, Jr., of Omaha; nieces and nephews, Stacy (Tim) Easterday, of Cozad, Linda Toberer, of Daphne, Ala., Ann Thompson, of Mobile, Ala., Steven (Kris) Stapp, of Omaha, Rebecca (Gary) Kline, of Aurora, Ill., Rolanda “Lannie” Mees, of Powell, Wyo., Vickie Sanders, of Thermopolis, Wyo., Timothy (Peggy) Power, of Cody, Wyo.; and special friend, Marilyn Cheever, of Gothenburg.
Services will be on at 2 p.m., on Wednesday, July 25, at the Berryman Funeral Home Chapel in Cozad with Pastor Doug Smith officiating. Burial with military honors will be in the Cozad Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday, from 1-8 p.m. at the Berryman Funeral Home in Cozad.
A memorial has been established. Condolences may be shared at berrymanfuneralhome.com.