Lyle Lloyd Drinkall, 98, formerly of Lanesboro, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus in Rochester.
Lyle was born in rural Spring Valley, Minn., to Elwin and Verna (Davidson) Drinkall on August 27, 1918. He attended rural country school and graduated from the eighth grade.
On November 20, 1943 Lyle married Violet Krahn at the English Lutheran Chapel in Spring Valley. The couple farmed near Spring Valley, then Wykoff and moved to rural Lanesboro in 1956, where they established their dairy and beef farm. They raised registered Jersey cattle.
Lyle was a 4-H leader, on the country school board, and a former member of Highland Lutheran Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and taking his grandchildren hunting. He also enjoyed watching sports, especially football and car races.
He is lovingly remembered by his children: Russell (Lynn) of Winthrop, Minn.; Nancy (Jerry) Willford of Spring Valley, Randy (Kari) of Rushford, Lowell (Krystle) of Mabel; daughter-in-law Diane Drinkall of Lanesboro; sister Shirley Lee of Cedar Falls, Iowa; brother George (Dorothy) Drinkall of Phillipsburg, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews. Lyle’s legacy includes 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
Lyle was preceded in death by his wife, Violet in 2008, son Jerry, grandson Terry Willford, siblings: Mildred Baier, Irene Franke, Harold Drinkall, and infant sister Dawn.
A funeral service took place 12:30 p.m. on Monday, January 2, 2017 at Chatfield United Methodist Church, 124 Winona St. SE, with Pastor Debra Jene Collum officiating. A time of visitation and sharing was held on Monday from 11 a.m. until the the time of service. The committal service took place later in the afternoon at the Spring Valley Cemetery.
Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield assisted the family with arrangements. To share a condolence with the family, please visit rileyfuneralhomes.com.