Lyle Christen

Lyle William Christen, 97, of Pecatonica, IL passed away on 8:38 am. Friday June 18, 2021 in Fairhaven Christian Center . He was born February 24, 1924 in Iowa Falls, Iowa the son of Mr. and Mrs. William B. and Lillian (Johnson) Christen. He graduated from Pecatonica High School the class of 1942 and is a life long resident of Pecatonica, IL. Lyle married Ruth E. Ritter in Pecatonica, IL on October 30, 1948. Lyle was employed as a fieldman by Dean Foods for over 38 years. Veteran of World War II serving U.S. Army in the European Theatre. Member of St. John's Lutheran Church. Lyle was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. His family meant so much to him. He was a member of the Eugene Barloga American Legion Post #197 having served as post commander. Member of VFW post 8416 of Pecatonica. He joined the Pecatoncia Fire Dept. while in high school and served with the Dept. for 65 years; serving as Fire Chief for 10 years. A member of Illinois Fire Chief Association and Winnebago County Fire Chief Association. Member of Independent Odd Fellows. Illinois Sheriffs Association. Past president of Sumner Park Board. Zoning officer of the Village of Pecatonica. Drove School bus for 9 years. Received the Community Award Twice. He loved sports and is remembered for his love of basketball.

Survivors include:

Daughter : Gayle Moser (David) , Granddaughters :Jennifer Warren (Jeff) and Melissa Sward (Nick) Great Grandchildren: Jordynn (Eric Meyer), Jayden, Jenna, and Braxton. Predeceased by parents and wife Ruth.

A funeral ceremony will be held at 3:30 pm Friday June 25, 2021 in St. John's Lutheran Church Jackson St. Pecatonica, IL with Pastor Terry Theiss officiating. Cremation Rites to be Accorded, with final resting place to be in Twelve Mile Grove Cemetery. A visitation will be held in the church from 2:00 pm until time of ceremony.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Pecatonica Fire Protection District 1221 Main Street Pecatonica, IL 61063 and the Eugene J. Barloga Amercian Legion Post #197 POB 338 Pecatonica, IL 61063.

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