Lyle John Smith

Lyle John Smith, 82, of Fond du Lac entered eternal life on Sunday October 12, 2014 at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, Milwaukee with his daughter at his side. He was born March 13, 1932 in North Fond du Lac, WI. the son of John August and Lillian (Hanke) Smith. Lyle graduated from Fond du Lac Senior High School.

He was a veteran of the US Air Force serving during the Korean War.Lyle proudly served in the 82nd Airborne for 3 years. He returned to Fond du Lac and became a dedicated employee at Eden Stone Company until his retirement. On August 18, 1956 he married Elizabeth (Betty King) Smith. He had many hobbies including bowling, softball, hunting, gardening and watching sporting events. Lyle especially enjoyed the many laughs shared while camping and visiting his sister, Grace and brother-in-law Jerry. He also enjoyed many laughs while chopping wood and deer hunting with his close friends.



Survivors include his wife Elizabeth “Betty” Smith, Fond du Lac, a son Steven (Tammy) Smith of Eden, two daughters Suzanne (Kurt) Koenigs of Fond du Lac and Gina (Bill Abel) of Eden; 7 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild and many nieces and nephews.

Lyle is preceded in death by his parents, and 2 sisters Fern (Sam) Priepke and Grace (Jerome) Zieglebauer. Private family memorial services will be held Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home.

Uecker-Witt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. For additional information and guest book go to www.ueckerwitt.com