Fonzo Gilbert Kyle
August 22, 1919 - March 02, 2017
Obituary
MADISON - Fonzo Gilbert Kyle, age 97, passed away peacefully into eternal life March 2, 2017, with Geraldine, his wife of over 72 years, by his side at their home in Madison. He was born Aug. 22, 1919, in Weatherford, Texas, to Ethel Mae (Hopkins) and William Beverly Kyle; one of 11 children. As part of the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, he served in France and various parts of Europe. While stationed at Truax Field in Madison, he met and fell in love with Geraldine Keichinger. Kyle, as he liked to be called, was hired by Mr. Kayser at Kayser Ford in Madison, followed by owning his businesses: Kyle's Citi Service Gas and Repair, Kyle's Automotive Garage and Kyle's Skelly Gas and Repair. After retirement, he went to work for U-Haul; never a man to sit. He built and raced stock cars, loved horses, a good game of dominos, dancing, bowling, and traveling - mostly to Texas and the Kyle Family Reunions. He loved life with family and friends, always a smile on his face, gratitude in his heart and concern for others. He would say he was pretty good, and with a twinkle in his eye add, "mostly pretty". He is survived by his wife, Geraldine; daughters, Nancy Wilcox (Charles) Magestro, Gloria (Ron) Tyl and Monica Cochems-Kyle (Hawk); grandchildren, Jay (Janet) Wilcox, Cindy Wilcox (Brad) Patzner, Tony (Jenny) Magestro, Troy (Joni) Magestro, Jeffrey Revalee, Michael (Robin) Revalee, Christa (Sam) Wollin, Gina Tyl (Cody) Blair, Heather Tyl (Javier) Gonzalez and Dena Kyle; great-grandchildren, Colton and Kyle Wilcox, Elliana, Giada and Analia Magestro, Tyler and Kylie Magestro, Zachery Revalee, Amanda and Mike Revalee, Breanna Johnson, Jacob and Ryan Wollin, Taylor, Paige and Hope Tyl, and Savannah and Marcus Tyl; and also six great-great grandchildren. He is further survived by his sisters, Lynda Terry, Wanda (Don) Beck and Doris Browning; and sisters-in-law, Julie Kyle and Bosco Kyle (Willie) Bremer; and many other precious relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ed, JT, EL, Lawrence and Gene Ray Kyle; sisters, Juanita Baty and Sue Hill; daughter, Judy Adams-Bly; sons-in-law, Ron Wilcox and Jerry Bly; grandson, Rick Wilcox; brothers-in-law, Chuck Browning, Don Terry, Troy Hill and Ed Porter; and sisters-in-law, Lucille, Pauline and Vada Kyle. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. PETER CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5001 N. Sherman Ave, Madison, on Thursday, March 9, 2017, at 12 noon, with Monsignor O. Charles Schluter presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 10:30 a.m. until time of the Mass on Thursday. Kyle and family would like to thank the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, BrightStar and Agrace HospiceCare for their wonderful and compassionate care. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
Events
Visitation
Thu Mar 9, 2017 @ 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Queen of Apostles Parish, St. Peter Church (Madison) • 5001 N. Sherman Ave., Madison, WI 53704
Mass of Christian Burial
Thu Mar 9, 2017 @ 12:00 PM CDT
Queen of Apostles Parish, St. Peter Church (Madison) • 5001 N. Sherman Ave., Madison, WI 53704
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Memories
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Mike Hill
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Nancy, I wanted to let you know that Charlotte and I are thinking about you and your wonderful family in your time loss. Mr. Kyle must have been a wonderful man and active father through out his life. I hope you find conform in his memories.
Peace,
Mike Hill
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Gina Blair
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I always remember my Grandpa as a loving, caring, generous person who would do anything to keep a smile on your face. You could never be sad around him when he made you laugh often. I have so many wonderful childhood memories of visiting him in Wisconsin. I loved how, when I was little, he would let me sit on his lap and watch TV with him. And as I got older we had different kinds of fun, like when me and my cousin Dena decided to be beauticians and do his and my dad's hair and nails and makeup. He always had these cute little nicknames for me and my cousins Dena and Christa. I know that he is up in Heaven chilling out with the family that has gone before him, maybe playing marbles or dominoes and having a grand cookout. I love you, Grandpa!!!! And I will miss you every day!
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John Jamar
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To Nancy Magestro and Family,
I offer sincere condolences at the passing of your father Fonzo and Pray for blessings to you during this time of sorrow.
John Jamar
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Scott Patton Tyre
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Nancy and Family, we are so sorry to hear of your Father's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family. He is pain free and back in the Texas Heaven! Peace.
Scott Tyre, Tanya Bjork, and Claire Bjork Tyre
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Gary Wodka
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Nancy, I was saddened to hear of the loss of your father. My and Joyce's prayers and thoughts are with you. I would like to attend the visitation and mass, but will be teaching class. I will be thinking of you.
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Marcus Nelson
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Nancy,
I am so sorry to hear of your father's death. I never got the chance to meet him, but if he was anything like you I am know he was a great person. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Take Good Care-
Marcus Nelson