Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Dunn, Lyle W. December 28, 2016
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Lakewood News. Sat. Dec.31, 2016

LYNN W. DUNN
Woodland, MI.- Lyle W. Dunn, age 95, of Woodland, passed away December 28, 2016 at
his home.

He was born at home April 3, 1921 in Calhoun County to Spencer R. and Winnifred A. 
(Bagley) Dunn. He was the seventh of ten children.

Lyle was married twice, both ending in divorce.

He grew up on a farm and worked for many local dairy farms, working as a hired hand.
Lyle retired from G & W Sales in lake Odessa, as service manager, after 27 years of
service. This summer at 95 years of age, Lyle was still repairing John Deere equipment for 
local farmers. He was referred to as the "John Deere man", which was the theme for his 95th
birthday party to which over 139 people attended, both young and old. Lyle also served as the
fire chief of Lake Odessa.

His hobbies included playing ball, croquet, bowling, square dancing, playing euchre
and flying remote controlled airplanes.

He is survived by his daughter, Janice Brace of Lake Odessa, Jack Dunn and Pam of
Eaton Rapids; special friend, Helen Miller of Hastings; grandchildren,
great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; cousin Helen Schantz of Nashville, and many friends 
too numerous to name.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Spencer and Winnifred Dunn; daughters,
JoAnn Faust and Jeri Rogers; grandson, Dan; brothers, Dale, Basil, Harold, Leon, Merle and
Ralph; and sisters, Lela Strickland and Clara Hughes.

Respecting Lyle's wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are scheduled at
this time.

Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. to Leave an online condolence, 
please visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net

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