Lyle Allan Erdmann

HOUSTONLyle Allan Erdmann, 73 of Houston, died Saturday, August 23, 2014 at home.Lyle was born December 8, 1940 in Money Creek Township to Alfred and Linda (Cordes) Erdmann. He enlisted in the United States Army on January 20, 1960 was honorably discharged in January 1963. Lyle was married to Joan Duffy on August 1, 1964 at Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Winona. Together, they raised two sons and were later divorced. For over 32 years, Lyle worked for Peerless Chain in Winona and retired in 2003. A true outdoorsman, he enjoyed deer hunting and salmon fishing with his sons at Sturgeon Bay on Lake Michigan.He is survived by his sons, Steven Erdmann of Winona and Brian Erdmann of Anchorage, AK; and brother, Wayne (Judy) Erdmann. He is preceded in death by his parents; and daughter-in-law, Kris Erdmann.Memorial service will be 11am, Thursday, August 28, 2014 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Rushford with visitation one hour prior. Reverend Merlin Stephan will officiate. Burial will take place at a later date at the Veteran's Cemetery in Preston. Please share a memory of Lyle with his family and sign the guestbook online at www.hofffuneral.com.