passed away January 3rd, surrounded by his loving family.
Lyle was born November 10, 1943 to Roy and Lucile (Castleman) Ashby of Newman Grove. He attended school to the age of 16 and started work for Merle Nelson in construction.
Lyle married Lucille (Lucy) Johnson August 7, 1966, and to this union were born two daughters Lisa Jean and Lora Lynn. They moved to Nickerson, Nebraska and he worked for Nickerson Farmers Coop for 23 and 1/2 years. In 1974 the family moved to Hooper, Nebraska where Lyle was employed by Smeal and part time for the city of Hooper.
Lyle's love of his beloved wife and daughters was apparent to all who knew him, as was his love of his dogs and cats.
Survivors: his wife Lucy, daughters Lisa (Butch) Nelson, Lora (Ed) Ruppert, granddaughters Kali (friend Jarid) Nelson, and Jessica Nelson. Brothers Larry (Lorraine) and Gary Ashby, Velma Dreifurst- Shupe and Linda (Jim) Scheffer.
He was proceeded in death by: Parents Roy and Lucile, In laws Kenn and Florence Johnson, sister Patricia Dreifurst, brother in law Stetz Dreifurst and Harry Dreifurst.
Lyle was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. Great care was given by Methodist Fremont Hospice.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Ludvigsen's Hooper Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Online guestbook at www.hooper-scribner.com
Condolences(11)
Nancy Schroeder
Blair, NE Monday, January 18, 2021 Dear Lucy. Lora and family,We remember you in prayer as you mourn and celebrate Lyles life. O God Our Help in ages past, our hope for years to come, our shelter from the storm y blast, and our eternal home. Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted...Blessings , Nancy and Joel Schroeder
Todd & Brenda Kaczmarski
Hooper, NE Saturday, January 9, 2021 LisaMay care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead—our most sincere condolences.
Lois Timm
Hooper, NE Friday, January 8, 2021 To the Ashby family, our deepest sympathy.Lois Timm and family
Dorothy Kramer Wright
Omaha, NE Thursday, January 7, 2021 Lucy and family: So sorry to hear about Lyle. Our deepest sympathy.She Johnson
, TX Wednesday, January 6, 2021 Lucy, Lisa, Lora and Family. Was saddened to hear about Lyle. What a guy. Always a smile, laugh and an ornery comment. I always saw so much of him in Lora. Prayers for you Lucy and all the family.Virginia Meyer
Fremont, NE Tuesday, January 5, 2021 Lucy, Lisa and Lora, our sympathies to you and your family. May your memories help your healing. Christ's peace.Carol and Doug haase
Fremont, NE Tuesday, January 5, 2021 Lyle was sincere caring happy and honery. Just a great person he will be missed. Our sympathy to his family.Lee Ann Vaclavek
Grand Island, NE, NE Monday, January 4, 2021 So sorry for your loss.Bob King
Albion, NE Monday, January 4, 2021 So sorry about your loss! He was a special friendBecky Lerch
Howells, NE Monday, January 4, 2021 My sympathies to Lyle's family. I worked with Lyle at Smeal's for a number of years. He always had a smile and a kind word. Keep your memories close to heart and he will be with you forever. Becky LerchAngela Hammang
Arlington, NE Monday, January 4, 2021 Lora, Lucy, & Lisa & Family,I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's (husband) passing. He was a GREAT guy!! I loved hanging out at your house with Lora in our "younger years"and your Dad always had that ornery SMILE & would laugh and say.."What you girls been up too!!" He had the biggest HEART and you could always feel and see the love he had for you ALL!!!!! His SMILE will always be there through all of you!! Rest In Peace with God Lyle, your work here is done.
Love to you all!
Angela & family