Lyle K. Egland

Lyle K. Egland, age 80, of Hastings died Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at the Regina Medical Center. Lyle was born September 2, 1929 in Albert Lea to Orrin and Thelma (Gilje) Egland, and was raised by his grandparents, Christian �Christ� and Karina Gilje, growing up near Cannon Falls. He was a 1947 graduate of Northfield High School, and attended electrician school. Lyle married Helen Thorson on August 7, 1954 in Northfield, and was employed by Ford Motor Co. for 38 years, retiring in 1991. Lyle was preceded in death by his grandparents; parents; brother David Egland, and grandson Eric Rego. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Helen (Thorson) Egland; children, Terrance �Terry� (Ann) Egland of Hughesville, MD, Candace (fianc� Troskey) Gergen of Woodbury, Lorene �Lori� �Renie� Egland of Hastings, Sonia (Mark) Rego of Hastings, Lowell �Ole� Egland of Hastings, Sandra (David) Hanson of Savage, and Heather (Sean) Morrison of Burnsville; 14 grandchildren, Joshua, James, and Jon Gergen; Crystal and Chad Rego; Ian, Andrew �Leif�, and Christopher �Ryan� Egland; Benjamin and Joseph Hanson; Abby Pederson; Brennan and Mia Morrison; Heaven Lacy; 3 great grandchildren, Joshua �Mickey�, Steffan, and Jonah Gergen. The Funeral Service, officiated by Rev. Doug Duin, will be held 11:00am Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at Our Saviour�s Ev. Lutheran Church, 400 W. Ninth St.; Hastings followed by burial, with full military honors provided by Hastings VFW Post 1210, at Lakeside Cemetery. The visitation will be from 3-7pm Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at Caturia-Smidt Funeral Home, 201 E. Seventh St.; Hastings, and one hour prior to the Wednesday service. The pallbearers are Joshua Gergen, James Gergen, Ian Egland, Andrew �Leif� Egland, Christopher �Ryan� Egland, Benjamin Hanson, Joseph Hanson, and Brennan Morrison.