Litwiller, Lyle Ford (1911-1971)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1971 Jun 3 p. 11

Birth date: 1911 Dec 31

text of obituary:

LYLE LITWILLER

Lyle Ford Litwiller, son of Alfred and Edith (Brown) Litwiller, was born Dec. 31, 1911 near Ithaca, Mich. and passed away unexpectedly following a heart attack on April 10, 1971 at his home near Perrinton, Mich. He reached the age of 59 years, three months and 10 days. He grew to manhood and lived his entire life in this neighborhood, having spent nearly all of his married life at the home where he passed away.

On Jan. 13, 1935 he was married to Johanna Johnson of Halstead, Kan. and they shared life together for over 36 years. Three daughters and two sons were born to this union.

Lyle was converted at an early age and became a member of the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. He endeavored to live a consistent Christian life to the end.

A lover or nature and a man of simple tastes, he enjoyed many quiet hours in the fields and along the stream near his home, often with his children or grandchildren. Never striving for earthly possessions, he looked rather for that "city not made with hands" which we feel he has now gone to claim for his eternal Home. He loved people and had a quiet, modest way of communicating with consideration and understanding. Ever putting others first, his willing hands performed many loving deeds for his family and friends.

His deep and abiding faith in God and His Holy Word prompted him to live his convictions with humility and respect for God's will. He had a deep concern for the church and its welfare, also for the salvation of his family and loved ones. One of his last testimonies was on the goodness of God and His wonderful grace.

Left to mourn his sudden passing are his wife; the five children, Janis, wife of Min. Arnold Decker of Perrinton, Darrell and wife Kathy of Ithaca, Dean and wife Carolyn of Perrinton, and Cheryl and Maris of the home; seven grandchildren; eight brothers and five sisters, and many other close relatives and friends. Preceding him in death were his parents and two sisters.

Funeral services were held April 14 at the Newark Mennonite Church, with Min. Herman Mininger bringing opening remarks and prayer and Min. Don Seiler bringing words of comfort from Psalm 32:4, 5 and 2 Timothy 4:6-8 and Numbers 23:10. Interment was in the Hayes Road Cemetery.