Lyle Edward Reynolds
April 13, 1929 - October 31, 2019
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STOUGHTON-Lyle E. Reynolds, 90, of Madison, died on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019. He was born April 13, 1929 in Ashland, to Lyle and Myrtle Reynolds. Lyle left high school and joined the U.S. Army to serve immediately after World War II. He returned from overseas and married his childhood sweetheart, Darlene, in December 1949.
Lyle spent his entire career in military service, graduating from the Command General Staff College and rising through the ranks to Colonel in the Army National Guard. After retiring in 1984, he volunteered weekly at the Air Force Retiree Activities Office and enjoyed attending auctions. Lyle was an active member of the National Guard Association of the United States and the Military Officers Association.
Missing him greatly are his wife of 70 years, Darlene; his three children, Robert (Jo Somers), Toni Runkel and Yvonne “Bunni” Orr; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and his brother, Don (Joyce) and their children. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Marge; son, Todd; son-in-law, Mark Runkel; and daughters-in-law, Kathy and Laura.
To honor Lyle’s wishes, no services will be held. Memorials may be made to the Shriners Children’s Hospital or the charity of your choice. “Dad, we will always love you and carry your memory in our hearts.” Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Funeral & Cremation Care
1358 Hwy. 51 N. at Jackson St.
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Yvonne Orr
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I will miss you tons Dad! Love you! Bunni
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Colonel (Ret) Seth Perelman
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Lyle was my first boss as an air technician in the Wisconsin National Guard. He was the SPMO (as the position was termed back then) and he hired me as his EEO. Always straightforward, he told me that I was not his first choice, but that he hired me anyway because he saw that I was flexible and a quick study. He was right in that judgement as in so many others. I learned more about the human resources enterprise under his tutelage than I did under any of his successors. Thanks to his coaching and his patience, I developed the knowledge that would eventually see me become SPMO (or HRO as it was later termed). I shall always be grateful to Lyle. He helped so many Guard members over the years that I am sure I am not the only one grateful to him.
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Tammi Alexander
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The volunteers, flight team and board of Badger Honor Flight mourn the loss of their hero, Lyle Reynolds. We are thankful for his military service and proud to have served him on his trip to Washington, D.C. on September 13, 2014.
As a friend of Toni's, I'm sincerely sorry for your family's loss. I always enjoyed Toni and Mark's Christmas events and visiting with such a close loving family. Wishing peace for your family.
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Beverly DeGroot
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Take in the beauty and rest in peace my friend. Beverly DeGroot
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Jerald Slack
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thank you for your many years of service to nation, state and military. Rest in peace old friend. Jerry Slack USAF [ret]