Lyle Luloff age 101 of Fairbank and formerly of Independence, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo.
He was born February 10, 1918 in Brandon, Iowa the son of Otto E. and Edna (Wills) Luloff. He married Ivadel J. Shonka on March 23, 1940 at Zion Lutheran Church, Jubilee.
Lyle farmed from 1936 to 1969 and in 1952 he was named the Outstanding Farmer for Buchanan County. He also was a Township Trustee in Brandon for over 20 years. Besides farming he was a crop adjuster for ASCF. After retiring from farming he became an insurance adjuster for First Maxfield Insurance in Denver, retiring in 1986. After retirement he enjoyed hauling the amish for the next 20 years. He also enjoyed tractor-cades, traveling, Independence Senior Center and dancing. Lyle “Smiley” was known for his stories, charm, jokes and for the love of his family. He lived his motto of “Work hard, love much, laugh a lot and trust in the Lord”.
Survived by: his wife of 79 years, Ivadel, one daughter, Rosemary (Larry) Bachman of Fairbank, one son, Gary (Gail) Luloff of Ellijay, GA, five grandchildren; Brad (grandson) & Kathy Bachman and their children; Abby, Adam & Ben. Brenda Sickles (granddaughter) and her children; Anna & Jacob. Becky (granddaughter) & Keith Thurm and their children; Krystal, Amanda & Joshua. Barbara (granddaughter) & Mike Lorenz and their children; Cody, Daniel & Clair. Brittany (granddaughter) & Carlos Alisambra and their child Emma, two great-great grandchildren; Aspyn Bickers and Charlie Rasmussen as well as a sister-in-law; Dottie Cleghorn.
Preceded in death by: his parents, one brother, Elmer, two sisters; Grace Brandt and Beulah McNamara, one grandson, Brandon Luloff and one grandson-in-law, Randy Sickles.
Funeral Services: 10:30 am Monday, April 8, 2019 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Independence.
Visitation: 4:00-7:00 pm Sunday April 7, 2019 at Woods Funeral Home, Fairbank and for one hour before services at the church on Monday.
Interment: Mount Hope Cemetery, Independence, Iowa.
Memorials: may be directed to the family or to Cedar Valley Hospice.
Condolences for Lyle Edward Luloff
My deepest sympathy.
Uncle Lyle was quite a guy! He always had stories to tell! We will miss our visits with him. Rest In Peace.
Our sympathies to Great Aunt Ivadel and your family. Rest easy Lyle.
Mrs Luloff and family you are in my thoughts and prayers. I really enjoyed getting to know the 2 of you through church. God gained a GREAT
man yesterday!
My sympathy to t he entire family.
I remember Lyle when I just began my insurance agency career and Lyle adjusted for First Maxfield Mutual. Besides being a fair and likeable adjuster, he and Ivadel became good friends to our family. Occasionally years later, if Lyle was in the area either hauling Amish or on one of his tractor escapades, he would stop in. Our sincere sympathy goes out to the Family, he will be missed! Gary & Marilyn Klobassa Alta Vista, Iowa
I met Lyle several time while on tractor rides. He would be driving his Farmall H. A nice man with a great attitude. We all called him “Shorty”. .Condolences to the family!
So sorry to hear about Lyles passing. I enjoyed knowing him and Ivadel and I am sure he will be missed by all who knew him.