Lyle H. Joens

Lyle Henry, son of Henry and Louisa Lohmeier Joens, was born February 11, 1930 in Manning, Carroll County, Iowa. Lyle started country school near Botna where his parents farmed. Later the family moved to the Westside area where Lyle continued in country school graduating from the 8th grade. He then attended high school in Westside graduating with the Class of 1947. In 1951 Lyle enlisted in the United States Navy and served during the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged in 1952. On November 15, 1952 Lyle was united in marriage with Judy Gehlsen at Westside by Rev. E.G. Otte. They made their home in Manning and two sons, Brian and Brad, were born to this union. Lyle was a route salesman for Manning Creamery for two years before moving up the ladder to a supervisor position for ten years. He then worked for Blue Bunny Creamery as a salesman for ten years. After that he worked for Stein Service for eight years before working at the Manning Manilla Golf Course for four years. In 1994 Lyle retired. He and Judy accompanied the UNI Men's Chorus (of which Brian was a member) on a trip to Germany and Austria. They made numerous trips to Oregon, California, Texas, Arizona and Colorado to see their children and grandchildren. During his young years on the farm, Lyle always had a horse to ride. In the winter he enjoyed ice skating on the creek. He enjoyed reading and watching TV in his later years. Lyle was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, where he served as Trustee and Elder. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 22 and the Masons, Manual Lodge #450. Lyle's health started to decline a number of years ago; however he was able to remain in his home with the care of his wife. After a fall in his yard on April 17, 2010 Lyle was hospitalized at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. After many ups and downs, he died there on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at the age of 80 years, 3 months and 14 days. Lyle is preceded in death by his parents Henry and Louisa Joens; parents-in-law Peter and Pauline (Jahn) Gehlsen and sister-in-law Bonnie Joens. Lyle is survived by his wife Judy Joens of Manning; son Brian Joens and his wife Charlene of Des Moines; son Brad Joens and his wife D'Lane of Kersey, CO; two grandsons Dillon and Parker Joens of Kersey, CO; step-granddaughter Libby and her husband Peter Leo of Des Moines; brother Roland Joens of Washington State; aunt Arlene Musfeldt of Manning; sisters-in-law Blondina Stoffers of Carroll and Sandy Hanson of Manilla; brothers-in-law Ralph Gehlsen of Manning Plaza and Reynold Gehlsen and wife Rose Ann of Denison; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. REVEREND MARSHALL BROWN, OFFICIATING Music "NEAR TO THE HEART OF GOD" "BE STILL MY SOUL" ~ CONGREGATION "THE LORD'S PRAYER" ~ HELEN WIESE, VOCALIST CONNIE SIEPKER, ORGANIST Casket Bearers DILLON JOENS PARKER JOENS DUANE MONSON LYNN STEIN RALPH DOBLER JACK SHANNON Honorary Casketbearers LIBBY & PETER LEO GENE CASE KEITH HASS KEITH PFANNKUCH DAVE GRUNDMEIER Interment with Military Honors AMERICAN LEGION EMIL EWOLDT POST 22 VETERAN'S OF FOREIGN WARS POST 3517 MANNING CEMETERY, MANNING, IOWA