Lyle Brooner (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Lyle Eugene Brooner, son of Elmer and Thelma Fox Brooner, was born February 27, 1930, in Mount Ayr, Iowa. He departed this life Thursday, February 26, 2015, in Lebanon South Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of eighty-four years, eleven months, and twenty-nine days.
On January 31, 1969, he was united in marriage to Patricia Margaret Musgraves, and they shared the last forty-six years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and three sisters, Fern Ferrill, Lois Panazzo, and Wilma Strong.
Lyle is survived by his wife, Patricia, of the home; three daughters, Sharon Prince, and her husband, Shannon, of Lebanon, Missouri, Dora Brooner, and Kathleen Holt-Brooner, both of the State of California; a son, John Brooner, and his wife, Suzanne, of Susanville, California; a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
He was raised in Iowa and then in Watseka, Illinois. He then joined the United States Army Air Corps, later changing to the United States Air Force, and served his country faithfully for over twenty years. During his tours of duty, he was stationed in Occupied Japan, Germany, Vietnam and in various places stateside. He retired on July 31, 1968, with the rank of Technical Sergeant. He then lived in Illinois, where he worked as a Deputy Sheriff for several years. After moving to Mesa, Arizona, he worked for Wal Mart for a few years, and then was an Arizona Ranger. In 2005, he and Patricia moved to Lebanon, Missouri, and made their home.
Lyle was raised in the Assembly of God faith and had attended Lebanon First Assembly of God.
He had been a volunteer with the American Red Cross for several years, and enjoyed helping others. He was steadfast in his convictions and was dedicated to his country and to public service.
Lyle was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and his accomplishments and know that he will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all of his family and many friends.
Memorial donations to Stephens Cemetery or American Red Cross, may be left at the funeral home.
Friends may call at their convenience.
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