Eugene Tylee Obituary (1923 - 2011)

Eugene E. Tylee, age 87, of Boyceville, WI died Saturday, October 1, 2011 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. Gene was born December 15, 1923, in Menomonie, WI to Albert and Lulu (Cantrell) Tylee. He attended school in Menomonie, and served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany during W.W. II. Gene married Marjorie Brandenburg on April 6, 1946 in Battle Creek, MI. They moved to Menomonie in 1948 and to Boyceville in 1983, where he was a member of Hay River Lutheran Church for 30 years. Gene worked for Wisconsin Bell Telephone Co. for 33 years. He loved horses; they were his past time and favorite hobby of all. He started the breed known as the "Bel-ony" in 1976. In 1989, Gene started pulling the Leinenkugels Beer Wagon with his six horse hitch in parades and festivals, and continued that for 22 years. He also participated in numerous parades throughout the years. Gene is survived by; Daughter, Darlinda (Jerry) Schroeder of Noxon, MT 3 Sons; Larry "Luke" (Linda) Tylee and Doug (Barb) Tylee both of Menomonie, Todd (Gena) Tylee of Minong. 11 Grandchildren; Angie (Stacy)Raney of Hartville, MO, Carrie (Jim) Liaromatis of Willard, MO, Luke (Beth) Tylee of Atoka, TN, Lacey (Roy) Wilson of Shawno, WI, Dustin (Justine) Leach of Burnsville, MN, Jill (Keith) Nemec of Rhinelander, WI, Gretchen (Dale) Hartung of New Berlin, WI, Brian Tylee (Kristi Smieja) of Eau Claire, WI, Jessica Flores (Mike Nelson), Cheyanne Flores, and Gene Tylee all of Minong. 14 Great-grandchildren, and also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Marjorie in 2002, brothers Tom and Bob Tylee. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 7, 2011, at Hay River Lutheran Church with Pastor David Sands officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 6, 2011 at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie and also 1 hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Burial will be in the church cemetery with military honors by Menomonie Veterans Honor Guard.