Lyle Moger, age 75, of Plainview, Minn., died December 19, 2017, at home.
Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, December 30, 2017, at First Lutheran Church of Highland, with Pastor Patricia Hinkie officiating. Burial will be in Highland Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, December 30, 2017, at the church. Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home, Preston, Minn., is assisting the family.
Lyle James Moger was born October 5, 1942, son of James and Lyla (Fern) Moger in Lanesboro, Minn. He was baptized at Highland Lutheran Church and confirmed at Faith Lutheran Church in Minnesota, where he was also an usher. Lyle enlisted in the United States Air Force serving during the Vietnam War. Lyle was a very caring person. He was willing to give a helping hand to any person or animal in need. He owned and operated his own upholstery business for over 40 years. He enjoyed trail rides on his horse Sir Jack, boating, and riding his Harley. For 15 years Lyle was a member of the Winona County Sheriff’s Posse. Most of all Lyle loved spending time with his family, especially his great-granddaughter Paisley.
He is survived by his mom Lyla Moger, son Jamie (JaCinda) Moger, granddaughter Krystal (Steven) Huper, great-granddaughter Paisley Huper, sisters Marge Salisbury and Rhonda (Doug) Merchlewitz, his life partner Shirley, stepdaughters Dawn (Ed Tomashek) Dick, Deb (Bill) Stamschror, and Cheryl (Bob) Reiter; 10 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his father James and two brothers, Rodney and Rockny.