Lyle Dean Blauvelt

Lyle Dean Blauvelt

May 14, 1933 - April 22, 2016

McCOOK, Neb. -- Lyle Dean Blauvelt, age 82, passed away Friday, April 22, 2016, at Community Hospital in McCook.

Lyle was born May 14, 1933, in Holbrook, Neb., to Harry and Verna (Graning) Blauvelt.

Lyle entered the U.S. Army on June 15, 1954, and was honorably discharged on May 29, 1956.

On May 14, 1957, Lyle married Rosalie Wendland in Arapahoe, Neb. One son, Jay, was born to this union.

He drove truck for American Van Lines and then worked for the State of Nebraska. He then had the Shelter insurance agency for many years.

Throughout his life, Lyle enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling and playing with his dogs. He also enjoyed bowling and served on the men's bowling league board. Lyle was a country music DJ for the radio station, KBRL. He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church and a lifelong VFW member, also a past member of the McCook Eagles and Elks Club. Lyle was an avid Husker and Kansas City Royals fan.

Survivors include his son, Jay (Melissia) Blauvelt of McCook; brother, Paul (Linda) Blauvelt of Holdrege, Neb.; sisters, Lila Mae Ellis, Harriet (Larry) Hornaday and Thelma (Charles) Dunlap, all of Kearney, Neb.; sister-in-law, Valerie Blauvelt of McCook; grandson, Trevor Bourg of Waterloo, Iowa; granddaughter, Malynn Bourg and great-granddaughter, Larae Bourg, both of Stevensville, Mont.

Lyle was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Verna; wife, Rosalie; brother, Jack Blauvelt; infant sister, Ruth; and sister, Doris Turvey.

A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at Peace Lutheran Church with Tom Albertson officiating. Inurnment will be in Arapahoe Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be designated in Lyle's name.

Friends may send condolences online at www.carpenterbreland.com.

Carpenter Breland Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.