gan work with IBM until retirement in June 2000. During his 35-year career in the computer industry, Michael held engineering and management positions in research, product development, industrial design and manufacturing engineering. After a few years of retirement, Michael got involved in a partnership called Efficient Memory Technology where 4 patents were obtained concerning new computer architecture. During their time in Blaine, Michael coached 13 years of little league baseball, 5 years of football, 5 years of basketball, and 2 years of soccer, and counseled merit badges for the Boy Scouts while serving for 6 years on the Blaine Planning and Zoning Commission. He was also a train enthusiast, and volunteered at the Twin City Model Train Museum in his spare time. Later in life Michael discovered a love for his motorcycle and the open roads of southern Minnesota. He was the kind of man who could make best friends in a room full of strangers in mere minutes. Through church, coaching, and Boy Scouts he influenced the lives of many youth and adults. The funeral and a light lunch will take place at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church at 1212 12th Avenue NW, Rochester MN on Monday, August 29th at 11 o'clock. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, SD. In lieu of flowers, donations to the church would be appreciated. Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Doyle family; to share a special memory or condolence please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com.