In Loving Memory
Lyle J. Edwards
December 12, 1928 - June 14, 2016

VISITATION
Friday, June 17, 2016
4:00 - 8:00 P.M.
Martin-Mattice Funeral Home
Emmetsburg, Iowa

SERVICE
Saturday, June 18, 2016
1:00 P.M.
Bethany Lutheran Church
Emmetsburg, Iowa

CLERGY
Rev. Peter Morlock

MUSIC
Marsha Gift ~ Pianist
Carl Johnson ~ Vocalist

HONORARY BEARERS
Lyle's Granddaughters

CASKET BEARERS
Lyle's Grandsons

INTERMENT
Evergreen Cemetery
Emmetsburg, Iowa

MILITARY GRAVESIDE RITES
V.F.W. Post #2295
Emmetsburg, Iowa

Lyle Jean Edwards, son of Omer and Bertha "Birdie" (Nelson) Edwards, was born December 12, 1928, on his family's farm near West Bend, Iowa. He received his education in West Bend.

Lyle enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on June1, 1946 in Des Moines, Iowa and served until May 15, 1947 when he was honorably discharged. He then returned to Palo Alto County.

On May 1, 1949 Lyle was united in marriage to Betty Lou Hough at Lyle's parents' home in Emmetsburg, due to the fact that Bethany Lutheran Church was being built.

Lyle worked as a carpenter, building several homes, including their home. He later went to work for Winnebago Industries in Forest City where he was employed for several years. In 1961 he then went to work for the United States Postal Service and retired in 1991 as the Postmaster in Curlew.

Lyle was a faithful member of Bethany Lutheran Church and sang in the church choir for many years. He served on the St. Pat's Board and was very instrumental in getting the well know musicians and entertainers booked for the weekend. He was a member of the Jaycees and sang in the Barber Shop group in Algona.

Lyle will be remembered for his talent as a musician. He loved singing, playing his guitar as well as many other instruments. He was inducted into the Old Time Country Music Hall of Fame in 2007.

Lyle enjoyed doing woodworking projects and was an avid bowler. He had an extensive collection of arrowheads and Indian artifacts that he collected throughout the area. He also collected stamps, coins and many other interesting items, such as barbed wire. Lyle also loved fishing, hunting and following the E'Hawks and Hawkeyes. He loved spending time with his family and friends.

Lyle passed away, Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at the Palo Alto County Hospital in Emmetsburg, Iowa at the age of 87. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Randy Edwards; brothers, Russel Edwards, Bud Edwards, Orrin Edwards, Harold Edwards, Leslie Edwards, Floyd Edwards, Dick Edwards and Donnie Edwards; sisters, Florence Frohling Bendle, and Lois Jean Edwards.

He is survived by his wife, Betty of Emmetsburg, Iowa; his children, Rick (Deb Studer) Edwards of Decorah, Iowa, Pam and Terry Rouse of Curlew, Iowa, Scott (Ann Degnan) Edwards of Johnston, Iowa; thirteen grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; a sister, Delores Gagnon of Colorado Springs, Colorado; several nieces and nephews; as well as many other relatives and friends.

Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home