- Date Of Birth: January 25, 1934
- Date Of Death: September 12, 2023
- State: Michigan
Lyle G. Huguelet, age 89 and a native of DeWitt, died peacefully at his home on September 12, 2023 after battling his health for many years. He was born at home, the son of Newell and Arvena Rust Huguelet, and was a graduate of Rodney B. Wilson High School. He served in the U.S. Army during which time he was stationed with the 1st Battle Group, The Old Guard, at Fort Myer in Arlington, Virginia. When he returned from service he worked at Diamond Reo and also cash crop farmed. Lyle was very active with 4H, served as a 4H leader and along with Bob Schultheis, spearheaded the 4H woodworking classes. He later helped incorporate Farmco Distributing in DeWitt with which he assembled, sold, and delivered farm equipment throughout the Midwest. He retired in 2009, but continued doing the work he loved, with his pride and joy, his Dodge truck, delivering grain augers and various farm equipment, to friends and farmers throughout the region who enjoyed his great friendship and great conversation.Lyle married Joan Johnson in 1970 and lovingly adopted her three children with whom he farmed and had many camping adventures. On December 7, 1999 he wed Shirley Rasmussen whom hed known since childhood through her dad and uncle. He was an amazing husband, friend, and partner. Lyle was honest and honorable, served his country, worked incredibly hard for family, pushed through tough times with little complaint, was down-to-earth and fun, and will be dearly missed by all.In addition to his wife Shirley, he is survived by children, Wendy (Keith) Potts, Bill (Sharon) Huguelet, Mark Rasmussen and Eric Rasmussen; grandchildren, Brandon, Khasondra, Zachary, Ryan, Nicholas and Jeremy Huguelet, Tasha, Shelby, Brian, Katherine, and Nate Rasmussen, and seven great grandchildren; his brother, Dale (the late Ethel) Huguelet, sister-in-law, Sandra Wong, and many extended family and dear friends who join his family in both mourning his passing and giving thanks for his life among them.He was preceded in death by his son Doug Huguelet (Kim) in 2017, step-son, Kirk Rasmussen, granddaughter, Samantha Rasmussen, and brother Lynn Huguelet.
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