Lyle Edwin Wagenschutz

January 20, 1937 - October 20, 2016

Lyle Edwin Wagenschutz passed away at the age of 79 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City on October 20, 2016. He was born on Jan 20, 1937 to the late Clyde and Nellie (Priest) Wagenschutz in Kalkaska.On July 5, 1958, Lyle married his high school sweetheart, Lucy Hendershot. Together they had 5 children. In his earlier years, he worked at Bear Archery until the business closed. He spent the rest of his career as a truck driver in the oil industry. Lyle was always known to be a hard worker, providing for his family. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, guns, and tractors, and his family. Lyle is survived by his children, Kevin (Julie) Wagenschutz, Dale (Martha) Wagenschutz, Annette Wagenschutz, Tim Wagenschutz all of Kalkaska and Brenda (Rich) Havey of Temperance; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; and siblings, Alice (Ken) Kelly of Illinois and Bill (Anne) Wagenschutz of Kalkaska. Lyle was proceeded in death by his beloved Lucy; his siblings, Ronald (Pat), Alfred (Rena), Dale, Norma (Henry) VanHoye, and Clyde (Judy).A private family memorial service will be held at a later date where Lyle's ashes will be buried with his wife at Excelsior Cemetery.Arrangements were made by Wolfe-O’Neill Funeral Home, our family serving yours.