Lyle D Mellen's Obituary
Lyle Dee Mellen, age 93, peacefully entered into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at his home surrounded by many family members. Lyle was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Lyle was born on May 11, 1929, in Fredonia, KS, to Clarence and Clara (Mount) Mellen. He was the youngest of three and cared deeply for his family.
Lyle married the love of his life, Naomi Ramsay, on August 22, 1952, at Chapel 3, Fort Lewis, Washington, where he was stationed in the Army. They shared 69 wonderful years together. To this union was born 12 children who were raised with much love and devotion – Bradley (Starr); Glenda (Mason) Leonard; Barry (Melissa); Brian (Debbie); Geri (Bill) Hodges; Bob (Sherys); Gennette (Randall) Robinson, Brent; Ben; Bruce (Krista); Bart; and Brandon (Michelle). Lyle was a gifted athlete and was a sports enthusiast rarely missing any junior high, high school, or college games involving his children and grandchildren. He closely followed the Yellowjackets, the Chiefs, the Royals, and all the Kansas Universities.
Lyle was a dedicated trade master and found much joy in farming and raising cattle. He worked for the government through the ASCS office for several years. He also worked at Fredonia Co-op, finally landing a job at General Portland Cement Plant, later known as LaFarge, from which he retired after 29 years of service. Lyle was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion, and a long-time member of the Knights of Columbus.
His wife, Naomi (Ramsay) Mellen; his parents; his two sisters, Crystal McAdam and Virginia Steele; and his seven brothers-in-law all preceded him in death. Also foregoing him in death were his sons-in-law Mason Leonard and Bill Hodges and a grandson-in-law Travis Alexander.
Lyle is survived by his 12 children, 25 grandchildren, and 50 great grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, February 17, 2023 at 10:00 AM at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Fredonia with burial to follow at Fredonia City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Thursday, February 16, 2023 from 5-7 PM with Rosary to follow visitation. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or to Sacred Heart Church and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Services entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home 420 S. 20th St., P.O. Box 247, Fredonia, KS 66736
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