Lyle Howard Day

Day, Lyle Howard Age 72, of St. Michael (formerly of Wayzata, Long Lake, and Plymouth), died peacefully at his home on May 4, 2015. Lyle was born on December 26, 1942. He is preceded in death by his parents, Earl & Janet Day; brothers, Bruce, Lowell, and John; and sister, Margaret Lessard. Lyle was on the Long Lake Fire Department for over 23 years and served part of the time as the Fire Chief. He was also a member of the Long Lake City Council and on the Orono Police Department and Reserves. Lyle is most remembered for serving the Orono/Wayzata communities for over 50 years in the plumbing and heating business. Lyle was a loving, compassionate, and fair person who could be counted on in any emergency, day or night. He enjoyed playing and coaching hockey and baseball. Lyle is survived by his best friend, Cathy Caryl; daughters, Becky Krueger, Pam Sueker, and Janet Brown (Brian); son, Howard Day; mother of his children, Kathy Day; 6 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; brothers, sisters, and many nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation Thursday, May 7, 4:00-8:00 pm at Rettinger funeral Home, 425 Lake St. Long Lake. Memorial Service to be held on Friday, May 8, 11:00 am with visitation 1 hour prior at the Long Lake Fire Station, 340 Willow Dr. N. Long Lake. Private family burial. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the family. Rettinger Funeral Home Long Lake-Orono 952-473-6954

Published on May 5, 2015