Lyle Crago Jr.
Tuesday, April 29, 1947
Date of Death:
Monday, April 3, 2023
Age:
75 years old
Visitation
Date: Friday April 07, 2023
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Rochester Community Church [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Saturday April 08, 2023
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Rochester Community Church [ view map ]
Funeral Service
Date: Saturday April 08, 2023
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: Rochester Community Church [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Grandview Memorial Gardens [ view map ]
Tuesday, April 29, 1947
Date of Death:
Monday, April 3, 2023
Age:
75 years old
Tuesday, April 29, 1947
Date of Death:
Monday, April 3, 2023
Age:
75 years old
Lyle Crago Jr.
Lyle Crago Jr. 75, of Rochester, MN died Monday April 3, 2023 peacefully at his home.
Lyle was born April 29th, 1947 in Parkston, SD to Lyle and Adeline (Schnabel) Crago. He graduated from Stickney High School in 1966. He was drafted into the Army in February 1968. On July 19th, 1968 he was united in marriage to Sharon F. Vanden Hoek in Corsica, SD then left about one week later to serve his country in the United States Army over in Vietnam in August of 1968. He was honorably discharged on February 27th, 1974. Lyle and Sharon made their home in MN in 1976.
His work career included: Harold Wilson’s gas stationin Armour, SD, Montgomery Wards in Mitchell SD & Rochester, MN, Farm and Home, 2 Clark gas stations, K & S Manufacturing, Fleet Farm, and just officially retired from Ace Hardware.
He loved riding his Harley motorcycles, old cars, bowling, watching NASCAR races, spending time at Pine Point Resort on Leech Lake in Northern MN, and mostly spending time with his family.
Lyle is survived by his wife Sharon, daughter Jody (Troy) Staven of Stewartville, MN, Sons; Daren (Anna Denny) Crago of Rochester, MN, and Jeffrey(Vanessia) Crago of Rochester, MN. He had five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Lyle and Adeline Crago, brothers Roger and Keith, sister Shirley May, sister in law Vivadel (Vi) Crago, and three great- grandchildren; Quinten, Emma, and Sophie
The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday April 8th at Rochester Community Church 971 16th St SE Rochester, MN 55904 with Pastor Cory Moss officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday April 7th at Rochester Community Church and one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens in Rochester with a luncheon to follow.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Lyle Crago Jr. has received the following condolences.
Sharon and family , Don’t know if you remember me but I work with Lyle for year at Montgomery ward he was a wonderful guy .Saw him again inStewartville at ace . Sharon I saw you at the nursing home in Stewartville. I’m so sorry for your loss praying for the family Linda Taylor
To Lyle's Family,
I'm so sorry to learn of his passing.
My deepest sympathies to you all.
Crago family, I worked with Lyle at Fleet Farm, a great guy, always knew how to keep every body cheerful & positive.
My deepest condolences & prayers.
I am very sad to hear about Lyle's passing. I worked with Lyle and Darren for several years at Clark gas station. We always had a great time! My condolences to the whole family. He will be missed.
Condolences to the whole Crago Family <3
Lyle was a Great Guy, always a pleasure to be around and talk with. I am Glad to have had many memories working on some of his cars or me stopping by and talking to him at one of his different places he worked throughout his journey. Lyle will be missed by many and I wish the Family comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Your Friend, Rob Hain
My deepest condolences to Sharon and all the family. I was fortunate enough to get to have Lyle as a boss of mine at Ace for several years. I started as his employee, but was truly blessed to be able to call him a friend over time. Whether it be him laughing while I nearly set my Jeep on fire welding in his driveway, or while enjoying a beverage or two while trying to decompress from another day of retail, I enjoyed all the time I got to spend with him. I happened to run into him at Mayo while waiting for an appointment a few years back, and had a fantastic time catching up. I will be forever grateful for being able to get to know Lyle and Sharon.
Sincere sympathies and warm thoughts from my family to yours.
Kim Hesser
The Crago families,
We are deeply sorry to hear of Lyle's passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. May God comfort you all during the hard time and give you endurance to keep going. Much love to you all,
Lisa Marie and families
We're so saddened to learn of Lyle's passing. We're thinking of you all and wishing you moments of peace and comfort. Helen and Bob
What a GREAT guy . went to Stickney high together.
Sharon and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Be kind to yourselves.
Sharon and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Lyle's passing. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. Love to you all!
Brenda and Dave Johnson
Sherry and family,s: Sorry to hear of your Loss Sending our Thoughts and Prayers ??
R I P Lyle.......Was an awesome salesman.....Wards, Fleet Farm and THE "GO TO GUY) at ACE ......
Love to hear those stories about Lyle from his youngest son Jeffrey.I don't think those stories shouldn't be forgotten. Jeffrey often talk about growing up and learn about cars and fixing them. Love those old classic cars and everything else. Even those stories when Jeffrey did some "not suppose to do" stuff. At least Lyle has wonderful families and friends who is lucky to know or have him in their life. My thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends.