Lyle Richard Lemm
Lyle Richard Lemm passed away, with his loving family by his side, on October 27, 2009 after a long history of chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
Lyle was born on December 16, 1929 to Urban and Cora Lemm in Browerville, Minnesota. Following graduation from Browerville, he attended Gale Institute in Minneapolis, Minnesota and began his 35 year career with the Northern Pacific and Burlington Northern railroads.
Lyle married his high school sweetheart, Jeanette John, on June 17, 1950. He and Jeanette are the parents of seven children, Karen (Verne) Petermann, Audrey (Alton) Olson, Mark (Cindy), Michael (Linette), Thomas (Kelly Jo), Mary (Larry) Karls and James. He took great pride in his family and was a great inspiration to all of them. He loved life and people, always having a joke or story to share. He was a lifetime member of the Riverside Optimist Club.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, brother Allan, sister Eileen, and grandson Jeramy Lemm. He is survived by his wife Jeanette, the above children, 22 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren, his brother Father Eugene, brother Donald and his sister Carolyn Swedal.
The family would like to offer special thanks to Dr. Whittenberger, all of the oncology staff and special infusion nurses that provided Lyle with wonderful care during his battle with leukemia. They would also like to thank Dr. Tye Young and all of the wonderful nurses in ER, ICU and the Oncology Unit that assisted Lyle and the family during his last days with us.
Visitation will begin 8am Thursday. A vigil and rosary will be held on Thursday, October 29, at 7 p.m. at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary & Crematory with funeral services on Friday, October 30, at 10 a.m. at St. Pius X Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Billings Riverside Optimists Club, c/o Lynette Romsos, 1820 Parkhill Dr, Billings, MT 59102
Remembrances
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Dear Aunt Jeanette and family,
I am so sorry to learn of Uncle Lyle's passing. I will remember him for his warmth and humor, he could always make me laugh.
I hold all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Love to you all,
Judy Schultz and family.
Dear Aunt Jeanette and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Lyle's passing, but he is now at peace and no pain. God bless him and you all as well. I will always cherish the memories of him playing his organ and singing to us. He will be dearly missed and his memory will live on forever in all of us.
Love and prayers,
Kathi John-Abrahams and family
We are thinking of you all and praying for you. Remember those fond memories will help you though this time. We remember those jokes Lyle would tell and his friendly personality. He could always make you laugh and enjoy life. Our prayers are with you.
Gary and Pam Waddell
To Jeanette and Family
I am saddened to hear of Lyle's passing and extend by thoughts and prayers to each of you during this difficult time. You will find peace if you keep all of those wonderful memories of him close to your heart. The times that I spent with Lyle will always remain close.
Peace be with you always
Rob Werner
Flower Mound, Texas
Mark and Cindy
Sorry to here of your loss hope things are Ok with you and the family.
Gregg and Cindy
Jeanette and family -
I'm so sorry to hear of Lyle's passing. We lost another good Lemm here on earth, but I am smiling at the thought of the welcoming committee that was there to great him in Heaven - another good Lemm reunion, to be sure. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim and Sharon (Lemm) Hardwick, Helena, MT
Dear Jeanette and family, We are so sorry to hear of Lyle passing away. We will always remember him as a kind and gentle man. Our heart and prayers go out to you and God bless him and your family. He will be dearly missed by all of us.
Curt and Liz Olson, Leona Olson.
Jeanette, Alt & Audrey and the rest of the Lemm family. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all. We are so sorry to know of your loss. If you need anything or just to talk, please let us know. We love you guys. Doug & Vicki Wood
The thing I like about Uncle Lyle best,
Is that being with him was always a joy fest.
Whether it was a family reunion, or fishing on a boat; Uncle Lyle always provided a humorous note.
With a wink of an eye and an infectious smile, It was always fun to be with Uncle Lyle.
What the earth has lost is now heaven’s gain.
We’ll see Uncle Lyle in the celestial plane.
Dear Aunt Jeanette and Family
Please know how deeply I share your your grief in the passing of a great man who has made such a positive influence in my life and everyone he shared himself with.
I remember having the honor to get to hunt and fish with uncle Lyle.
From Building deer stands to tying fishing knots he was always entertaining and made sure it was done the right way.
I also have the honor to sit in the very same deer stand that Lyle used when he lived and hunted with us in Minnesota.
I will be hanging a picture of Uncle Lyle in that tree stand so I can still hunt with him.
Lyle was a man who loved to Dance and Sing and get the most out of life. and more than anything he loved his family.
Which is a fitting legacy of this great man, because he leaves behind him a great family.
I will never forget all the wonderful times I got to spend with Lyle and Jeanette and all my cousins while we were growing up. They all come rushing back, especially now, and it is a comfort to remember those times.
I Love You
And My prayers go with you
Allen and Pam Lemm
To all our loved ones, There are times when our hearts are so heavy that words fail us. The loss of our brother and friend leaves a "big empty" but I'm sure there is a special place in heaven to reward him for raising such a wonderful family. God Bless all of you. Don & Lila
Dear Aunt Jeanette and family,
We hold all of you in our hearts and prayers at this time. May the incredible memories he gave all of us give you strength and remind you of the fun he is having in the pearly gates. Just thinking of him makes me smile and brings back memories of playing spoons, shooting squirrels or just making sure I was behaving myself. No matter what age I was, he knew how to have fun and make me smile. We will always love you Uncle Lyle! May the peace he has now found give you strength.
Love and prayers,
Kimberly Gotzion and family
Dear Grandma and the rest of my family - Please know that I love you and so wish that I could be with you during this time. My grandpa - well was simply one of the most special men I think that I will ever know. He loved his family more than anything else is this world and he will be missed but celebrated everyday by all of us. There are so many memories that will forever live in my heart -fishing - playing cards - walking by the sound in Seattle with him and so many of his great-grandchildren. Dancing with me at my wedding and the quiet times when I used to play the piano for him and for hours he would sit and listen with a smile and a look of pride. "a little while, and you shall not see me. And again, a little while you shall see me, because I go to the father." John 16:16 I love you all!
Cassie Headrick and family.
Dear Aunt Jeannette and family,
My heart is sadden to hear of my dear, precious uncle's passing. He has held a special place in heart for years. I have a smile on my face as I type this, remembering his laugh and smile. You couldn't help but feel good and be happy when around him. He and you, Jeannette were a godsend to my mother and father. You always remembered us kids and made us feel extra special. I have so many wonderful memories of Uncle Lyle, you, Aunt Jeannette and you, my fun loving cousins, that I will continue to cherish them for a lifetime.
Know that there is a happy family reunion going on in heaven, and that someday we will all be together, sharing in the love and laughter. Until then, we will have to remember to honor their memories and enjoy the love ones we have here on earth. After all, their legacy is here among us all.
I love you all and I am holding you close in my heart and in my prayers, God Bless you! And thank God for sharing Lyle with us all! What a wonderful gift he has been to us all!
Jenny, Steve and the Rapatz-Harr clan