Lyle W. Vawser

NORFOLK -- Funeral service for Lyle W. Vawser, 87 of Norfolk, will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 24, 2024 at the Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Norfolk. Rev. Terry Buol will be officiating the service. Interment will be at the Prospect Hill Cemetery, Norfolk. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 p.m., Friday, also at Stonacek Funeral Chapel. Memorials can be made to the family for later designation. Lyle passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024 at the Country House Residence in Kearney. Stonacek Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Lyle was born on April 20, 1936 in Burke, South Dakota to Glen W. and Alice M. (Vaughn) Vawser. Lyle attended grade school in rural Knox County Country School, then attended and graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1954. After graduation, he helped out for 1 year on the family farm. Lyle then began classes at UNL in the fall of 1955. To support himself, he began milking cows at the University dairy barn. He would get up at 3 am to milk cows every day and be at class by 8 am. This went on for several years. He graduated from the University of Nebraska Lincoln in May 1959 receiving his Bachelor’s Degree. He then later received his Master’s Degree from Colorado State University. Lyle Vawser and the former Marlene Donelson were united in marriage on June 14, 1959, at the United Methodist Church in Fullerton. Lyle lived in Bloomfield, Fullerton, Stanton, and Hartington. Lyle not only farmed, but was also the County Extension Agent with UNL in Nance, Stanton, and Cedar counties in Nebraska. During retirement Lyle enjoyed raising Appaloosa horses, working on his farm, researching family genealogy and traveling to visit family. Lyle was very active in his church serving in various capacities throughout many years. He was passionate about soil conservation and protecting natural resources. Survivors include wife of 64 years Marlene Vawser of Norfolk, children Lynette Mussack of Lincoln, Karla (Dan) Luebbert of St. Louis, Mo., and Matt (Wendy) Vawser of Kearney. Six grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, sister Marjorie (Norm) Winder of Norfolk, sister Marilyn (Karl) Harig of Cloudcroft, NM, sister-in-law Rose Vawser of Bloomfield. Lyle was preceded in death by his parents Glen and Alice Vawser, sisters Ruth Vawser, Teddy Mae (Vern) Larson, brothers Leland Vawser and Lowell Vawser, sister-in-law LaRae Vawser. Casket bearers will be Steve Vawser, Wes Vawser, Garett Vawser, Pat Mussack, Kevin Luebbert, Kyle Luebbert, and Frank Fisher. Honorary casket bearers will be granddaughters Emily Mussack and Marisa Fisher. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com

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Lyle W. Vawser

April 20, 1936 - February 19, 2024