Lyle Hoidal, age 87, of Montevideo, Minnesota passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024 at his home. A Celebration of Life for Lyle and his wife Jean will be held Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 1:00 - 4:00 PM at the Montevideo VFW Post 380.
Lyle Wesley Hoidal was born June 23, 1937, in Appleton, Minnesota. He lived in Holloway until he moved to Montevideo where he graduated.
Lyle was united in marriage to Jean Erickson on January 27, 1962. The couple made their home in Montevideo where they raised their two children, Scott and Sandy.
Lyle started his passion for fixing engines at an early age and later used that expertise to race stock cars for over 30 years. He was one of the originals at Speedy Acres in Montevideo and later shared his love of racing with his son, Scott. Some of our favorite memories were watching the two of them race against each other. Lyle could fix anything and was especially good at repairing bikes, cars, lawn mowers and snow blowers. Everyone knew where his shop was and knew they could find him there to either fix something or just shoot the breeze while enjoying a beer.
Lyle also loved the Minnesota Twins. He never missed a game and always complained about Baldelli’s choices of pitching.
Above all, Lyle loved his family most. His wife, children, grandchildren and great granddaughter. He would babysit his grandbabies and loved to share with others how fantastic his grandchildren were.
Lyle is survived by his wife, Jean Hoidal; children, Scott Hoidal of Montevideo, Sandy (Jan) Luecke of Eagan; grandchildren, Quinn Hoidal, Mackenzie (significant other, Colin Bossuyt) Hoidal, Justin Luecke, Alyssa (Jake) Van Wyk, Taylor (significant other, Tyler Urness) Luecke; great granddaughter, Crimsyn Bossuyt; brother, Milton (Eileen) Hoidal of Montevideo; sister, Erma Hokins of Montevideo.
Lyle was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Sina Hoidal; brother, Bernard Hoidal; sisters, Marilyn Keefe and Edith Hoidal.
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