Lyle E. Kuester

May 30, 1928 - May 8, 2017

Lyle E. Kuester of Menomonie, WI passed away Monday, May 8, 2017 at Mayo Health System- Menomonie. Lyle was born on May 30, 1928 in Menomonie, Wisconsin to Edward and Esther (Hintzman) Kuester. He married Lavone Johnson on August 23, 1946. Lyle enjoyed many things throughout his life, but hard work was his way of living. Lyle started his work life hauling milk cans as a teenager, then worked the railroad until he bought his first farm on County F. Lyle and Lavone worked the farm together for over 65 years. He served on the Cenex board, sold corn seed and enjoyed fishing. Lyle also cherished his evening car rides with Lavone. Lyle is survived by his children, Kaye (John) Olson, Larry (Vickie) Kuester and Duane (Susan) Kuester; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Lavone, his parents, two sisters, two grandsons; Mark Stevens and Marine SGT. Andy Stevens. Lyle’s family would like to thank the staff at Autumn Village for their loving care. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 12, 2017 at Christ Lutheran Church in Menomonie, with Pastor Jeanne Warner officiating. There will be visitation from 4:00-7:00p.m. Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie and at the church one hour prior to the service on Friday. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery in the Town of Menomonie, Dunn County, WI, following lunch.