Lyle John Kuhr

Lyle John Kuhr was born December 18, 1926 on the family farm in rural Saunders County to John and Laura (Witte) Kuhr. Lyle grew up and spent his whole life living in Saunders County. He attended school in Mead, where he graduated from Mead Public High School in 1945. As a young boy, Lyle enjoyed going fishing, and always looked forward to visiting Grandma’s house on Sundays. When he was about 17 years old, Lyle had his first paying job driving the school bus. Lyle also liked shooting his BB gun, although this led to an unfortunate accident where Lyle lost an eye. Lyle joined the United States Army in 1946, and served until his honorable discharge on October 16, 1947. He was discharged holding the rank of Technician 4th Grade. Lyle married Mary Carolyn Smart on April 19, 1952, and to this union, four children were born; Kathryn, John, Suzann, and Lori. Lyle and Carolyn made their home near Mead for about 6 years before moving to a farm north of Yutan. Lyle was a lifelong farmer. He farmed and fed cattle in the Mead and Yutan area. Because he lived in the same community his entire life, Lyle took great pride in serving and giving back to many civic organizations. He was a lifetime member and 2 time commander of Yutan American Legion Post #262, a member of the Saunders County Livestock Feeders Association, belonged to the Fremont Eagle’s Club, and was a lifetime member who served several terms as church council President at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Yutan. Lyle enjoyed going fishing, Sunday drives to check the corn and cattle, and used deer hunting as a way to better get to know his son-in-law, Mark. Lyle lived to eat, and never missed a meal. He loved a dish of ice cream, especially homemade, and La Casa Pizza. Lyle was a loving husband and father, and cherished time with his grandchildren. Lyle was very happy when he could have company over and get everyone together for a good time, but he was happiest playing poker with his friends at the Yutan Country Club. Lyle passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2008 at the Methodist Hospital in Omaha at the age of 81 years, 10 months, 12 days. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Laura. Lyle is survived by his wife Carolyn, children; Kathryn and husband Terry Rowell of Omaha, John Kuhr of Yutan, Suzann Kuhr and companion Shirley Bannert of California, and Lori and husband Mark Frye of Fremont, NE, grandchildren; Shannon Frye, Joshua and wife, Kaylee Frye, Jessica Frye, Stacia Kuhr, and Derek Kuhr, great granddaughter Layla Kuhr, brother Lauren and wife, Vera Kuhr, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Lyle John Kuhr

December 18, 1926 - October 30, 2008