Blaine Lyle
Blaine A. Lyle, 87, of West Union died peacefully, surrounded by family, on Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis.
The family welcomes mourners to his memorial on Tuesday, Dec. 26, at 10 a.m. followed by a Celebration of Life service at 11 a.m. at Wadena Community Church, 301 S Mill St., Wadena.
Blaine Austin Lyle was born Nov. 20, 1930, to Benjamin and Grace Lyle in Ulysses, Kan. As a child his family moved many times, finally settling in Kittitas, Wash.
In high school, he excelled in basketball, baseball, football, and track. He graduated from Kittitas High School in 1948.
In 1950, Blaine enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he served for four years during the Korean Conflict. As part of his tour of duty, he was stationed in Labrador as a radar technician.