Lyle Coleman

Lyle Coleman, age 80, of St. James died on Sunday, September 5, 2010, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. Lyle Wesley Coleman was born June 18, 1930, to Daniel and Della (Larson) Coleman of South Branch township, Watonwan County, MN. He received his education in rural school. On August 25, 1955, he was united in marriage to Gertrude Besel of Mt. Lake, MN. After their marriage they lived and farmed in St. James township, where they worked side by side. He was a member of Augustana Lutheran Church, St. James. Lyle greatly enjoyed his family, all aspects of farming, fishing, hunting, working with wood and visiting with friends. Those who shared in his life. Lyle's memory will always be cherished by his wife of 55 years Gertrude Coleman, daughter Marlene Kuehl and her husband, Loren, of Welcome, MN. Son John Coleman and his wife, Shirley, of St. James, MN: four grandchildren, Emily, Macy Daniel Coleman, Jenna Kuehl. Brothers: Arnold Coleman and his wife Elaine of St. James, MN, Kenneth Coleman of Truman, MN, Victor Coleman and wife Marlene of St. James, MN, Brothers-in-law Reinhart Besel and his wife Mildred of St. James, MN, Gary Besel and his wife Elva of the Twin Cities; sisters-in-law Shirley Besel of Germantown, Maryland, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Lyle was preceded in death by his brother Norman, sisters Elda Anderson, Leila Frautnick, sister-in-law Mildred Coleman, brothers-in-law William Besel, Herbert Besel, Manfred Anderson and William Frautnick.