The funeral service for William J. Lyle Jr. of Oakland, Minnesota will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at Hayward Lutheran Church, Hayward, MN. The Reverend Richard Spande will officiate. Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-5 p.m. Sunday at Bonnerup Funeral Service, Albert Lea, Minnesota and one hour before the service at the church. Memorials are preferred to the Albert Lea Hospice, Hayward Lutheran Church or St. Judes.
William died Wednesday July 17, 2013 at his home. He was 89 years old.
William was born July 27, 1923 in Oakland Township, Freeborn County, MN to William and Gustava (Christopherson) Lyle. He graduated from Austin High School. William lived his whole life in Oakland and attended Hayward Lutheran Church. He married Lucille Williamschen on February 27, 1949. He was a proud beef producer, board member on the Oakland Farmers Elevator and served on the building committee for Oakland Lutheran Church. William enjoyed woodworking, traveling in his RV, and his farm. He especially loved his grandchildren and the summers he spent with them on the farm.
William is survived by his children: LuVern (Colleen) Lyle of Oakland, MN, Rosalyn Lyle of Oakland, MN and JoAnn (James) Joachim of Owatonna, MN; grandchildren: Melissa (Alvin) Barclay of Oakland, MN, Michael (Hilary) Joachim of Rochester, MN, Nicole (Ryan) Schumacher of Burnsville, MN and Mathew ("Nicki") Joachim of Owatonna, MN; great grandchild: Jacob Joachim; and other loving relatives and friends.
William is preceded in death by his parents: William and Gustava Lyle; wife: Lucille Lyle; son: Alan Lyle; brother: Calvin Lyle.