Obit: Kallstrom,, Lyle E. (1931 – 2019)
Transcriber:
stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Kallstrom, Smith, Eide, Nikolay, Jones, Brown, Hulce, Niemuth
Source: Marshfield News Herald (Marshfield, WI) 07 June 2019
Kallstrom,, Lyle E. (11 APR 1931 – 2 JUN 2019)
Lyle E. Kallstrom (88), Abbotsford, Wisconsin died unexpectedly on June 2, 2019.
The youngest of three sons, he was born in Barron County to Oscar and Leah
(Smith) Eide on April 11, 1931. Lyle was three years old when his father died.
When his mother remarried years later, Lyle was adopted by his stepfather Eric
William Kallstrom.
Lyle graduated from Glen Flora High School in 1949. After graduation he worked
at the local sash and door plant until he enlisted in the Marine Corps. He
served in Korea from 1952 - 1953. Upon his return, he attended the University of
Wisconsin - Eau Claire, the University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse, and the
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. While in dental school he married
Mary Ann Krisik on June 2, 1956 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Tony,
Wisconsin. After graduating from dental school in 1960, Lyle and Mary Ann moved
to Cameron, Wisconsin. The following year the family moved to Abbotsford where
they established and operated a dental practice for over 30 years. Upon their
retirement, Lyle and Mary Ann built a cabin on the Flambeau River. He thrived on
the physical labor required to maintain the land around the cabin. It became
their favorite place in the world. It was there that Lyle shared his love of
nature, hunting, and fishing with his children and grandchildren.
Lyle was a voracious reader of history and loved to study maps. His children and
grandchildren enjoyed listening to his stories about growing up during the Great
Depression. After his retirement, Lyle wrote and published a book about his
family history titled Letters from the Heart. He wrote under the pen name Twist
Eide in honor of his oldest brother Allen "Twist" who died in World War II. Lyle
was a great joke teller and possessed an endless repertoire of jokes that kept
his family laughing. He loved playing cribbage, win or lose, and would count
everyone's points before they could.
Lyle was a humble man who believed in honesty and hard work. He generously gave
his time to help his children and grandchildren and never wanted to be a burden
to anyone. He is survived by his five children William (Lois) Kallstrom, David
(Laurie) Kallstrom, Nancy (Robert) Nikolay, Sandra Kallstrom, and Carol (Sean)
Brown; eight grandchildren Clara and Matthew Kallstrom, Nicholas (Paige)
Kallstrom, Allison (Curtis) Jones, Lucas (Elizabeth) Kallstrom, Kyle and Connor
Nikolay, and Kathryn Hulce; and six great-grandchildren Mya and Sawyer Niemuth,
Cora and Margo Kallstrom, and Tess and Baby Jones on the way. In addition, he is
survived by many sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, and nephews.
Lyle was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 59 years Mary Ann in September
2015, his father Oscar Eide, his stepfather Eric Kallstrom, his mother Leah
Kallstrom and his brothers Allen and Loren Kallstrom.
Following Lyle's wishes, a private service will be held. Memorials may be made
to the Aspirus Health Foundation - Mary Ann and Lyle Kallstrom Family Room at
the Aspirus Family House, 425 Pine Ridge Boulevard, Wausau WI 54401 or online at
www.aspirus.org/Aspirus-health-foundation . Lyle established this fund after
the death of Mary Ann to support cancer patients who travel long distances to
receive treatment.
Until we meet again, we will hold Lyle in our hearts and cribbage cards in our
hands.
The Mid-Wisconsin Cremation Society is assisting the family. For online
condolences, please visit www.HonorOne.com.
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