Lyle L. Meyer

Lyle L. Meyer, age 75, of Rochester, MN was called up to The Heavens on Sunday, January 4, 2015. He was born on September 4, 1939, in Wykoff, MN to Lorenz and Alice (Wondrasch) Meyer. Lyle was raised on the farm and always had the work ethic and neighborly ways of a small town. On September 9, 1961, Lyle marriedhis lovely wife, Janet Applen of Wykoff. From this union three children were born. He worked at the Wykoff Elevator before starting his career as a mechanic and later ventured into the soda industry for 34 years. Lyle also worked for Celestica for six years until his retirement in 2001. His hands were seldom idle from working on cars to home projects for family and friends. He was a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church and the Eagle's Club in Rochester. Lyle's gift to gab was known by many especially many friends at Perkins North and Hy-Vee. Left to miss him deeply are by his children, Brian Meyer of Rochester, Brenda (Donald Jr.) Preshon of Pine Island and Bruce (Stephanie) Meyer of Oronoco; grandchildren, Michael Meyer, Brittany Meyer, Brendan Meyer, Nathan Simon, Torri Simon, Logan Simon and Hudson Meyer; step-grandchilrenCameron and Sydney Peshon; brothers, Maurice Meyer of Rochester, Steve (Annette) Meyer of Spring Valley and Lowell (Karen) Meyer of Chatfield; and brother-in-law, Roger (Alice) Rasmussen of Wykoff. Lyle was preceded in death by his wife, Janet who died on February 7, 2012; parents; sister, Shirley Rasmussen and nephew, Jamie Meyer. A memorial service will be at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 9, 2015, at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes in Rochester with the Reverend Dr. Charles Ortloff officiating. The visitation will be from 4:00 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 9, 2015, at the funeral home. Inurnment will be in the Spring Valley Cemetery at a later date. Memorials are preferred to the American Heart Association.To share a special memory please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes 5421 Royal Place NW Rochester, MN (507) 289-3600