Lyle E. Johnston

Born in Grinnell, Iowa on October 17, 1934
Departed on January 18, 2012. Resided in Hiawatha, Iowa.

Memorial

Lyle E. Johnston, 77, passed away January 18, 2012 at St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids. No services are planned at this time. Per Lyle's wishes his body has been cremated. Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

He is survived by his wife Shirley of 55 years; three children LeAnn (Tom) Kadlec of Wheaton, IL, Susan (Ed) Slattery of Swisher, and Jolene (Scott) Schroeder of Roscoe, IL; grandchildren Carly and Chase Kadlec, Christine, Bridget and Michael Slattery, and Madison and Jordan Schroeder; plus his sister Janice Kunc Kimberling City, MO.

He was preceded in death by his parents Floyd and Hazel Johnston.

Lyle Eugene Johnston was born October 17, 1934 in Grinnell, Iowa, the son of Floyd and Hazel (Parks) Johnston. He married Shirley Turbett on June 9, 1956 in Waterloo, Iowa. Lyle was a veteran of the United States Navy Reserves. Lyle attended a one-room school in Haven Community and graduated from Tama High School in 1952. Lyle was engaged in farming with his father on a family farm near Chelsea. In 1961 he moved his family to Cedar Rapids and began working as a carpenter. In 1964 he joined Wilson Foods as a driver and worked until the plant (then Farmstead) closed in 1990. He later drove semis
over-the-road for several different companies until his retirement. Lyle was a member of the Marion American Legion Post - #298. He enjoyed spending time with his family of whom he was very proud.

The family wishes to thank the Hiawatha Fire-Rescue responders and St. Luke's Hospital doctors and staff for their outstanding care.

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