Lyle Dee

Lyle H. Dee, 77, of Waukon, IA, died Thursday, August 27, 2020, at his son's home in rural Waterville, IA. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, September 1st, at 11:00 AM at Zion United Church of Christ in Waukon with Rev. Cathy Jurgens officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until the time of services on Tuesday at the church. In consideration of concerns regarding Covid-19, social distancing and wearing of masks is encouraged. Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon is handling arrangements. Condolences may be sent to Judy Dee at 304 5th Street NW, Waukon, IA 52172.

Lyle Harold Dee was born September 25, 1942, in Waukon, IA, the son of Harold and Georgia (Beisker) Dee. He was baptized and confirmed at Zion United Church of Christ in Waukon, where we was a lifetime member, and attended Waukon schools. Lyle farmed the entirety of his life on the family farm, milking cows and raising pigs and crops. He also drove milk truck for the Waukon creamery before buying his own route to haul both milk and livestock. On April 15, 1972, he married Judy Siverly at Zion United Church of Christ.

He loved old tractors, particularly John Deere, and rode them in parades and won trophies at fairs for tractor pulls. He also enjoyed going to farm sales, playing euchre, and when he had the time, liked to go fishing. Mostly, Lyle loved spending time with his grandchildren.

Lyle is survived by his wife Judy of Waukon; his three children: Lisa Melcher of Waukon, Ned Dee of Waterville, and Lacey Nagel of Waukon; grandchildren: Cathy (Jon) Buhl, Ryan Melcher, Laura (fiancé Raven) Melcher, Angela (Benny) Reyes, Jordan (Peyton) Dee, and Ali Nagel; great-grandchildren: Connor and Cameron Buhl, Aliyah and Pedro Reyes, and Blakley Dee; and brothers: Randy (Jacque) and Ronnie (Deb) Riehm.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law Marty Melcher; siblings: David and Gary Dee and Jennie Nord; nephew Harold "Bub" Dee; and stepfather Jim Riehm.

Honorary urnbearers are his grandchildren, Jim Christianson, Gordon Ellingson, Dick Hermanson, Lyle Moose, and Ray Wacker.