Lyle R. Sheley, 88, of Rockford, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 12, 2018. Born June 11, 1930 in Rockford, IL. Son of Darcy and Fern (Branning) Sheley. United in marriage to Mary Louise Peterson on November 24, 1949 in Grace Methodist Church in Rockford. Owned and operated Trident Machine Company along with his son and daughter in Rockford until his retirement in 2015.
Member of the Rockford Model T club where he also served as President several times and the Brass Touring Region. He was a Boy Scout as a child which led him to serve on the Board of Directors for the Blackhawk Counsel. He was one of the first volunteer Fireman for West Suburban Fire Department. Up at their Family cabin in Wisconsin he found enjoyment in boating, water skiing and fishing. He restored antique cars and then drove them all across the United States and up into Canada.
Survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Mary; children, Grayden (Debra) Sheley, Lylia (Charles) Stull, Mark (Susan) Sheley; grandchildren, Candee Sheley, Jeremy (Crystal) Sheley, Rebecca (Scott) Schnieder, Lyle Pierce, Laurie Pierce, Lisa Pierce, Tyler Stull, Mathew (Alisha) Sheley, Taylor Sheley; great-grandchildren, Brayden (Lexy) Sheley, Jacob Frisella, Kelton Sheley, Mason Schnieder, Addisyn Sheley, Austin Malzow, Jackson Pierce, Madison Pierce, Margaret Pierce, William Pierce, Edward Whitaker, Amanda Whitaker; great-great-grandchild, Malachi Sheley; brother, Dale Sheley; several nieces and nephews; special nieces, Sharron and Diane; special nephew, Ivan. Predeceased by his parents; siblings, Garth Sheley and Carroll Sheley.
Celebration of Life Memorial Service at 2 p.m. on Thursday, August 16 at Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Rd, Machesney Park. Visitation at 1 p.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the family. Burial at a later date in Sunset Memorial Garden.
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