ESCANABA – Richard John Lyle passed away peacefully on Tuesday December 9, 2025, at Christian Park Center surrounded by his family.

He was born on August 28, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan to Helen and Adam Lyle. He moved to the Escanaba area in 1977 where he worked for Canteen Vending Service as a Machine Repairman for 34 years.

Richard had a great sense of humor that made him the life of any party, and he loved making jokes and loved having people make jokes at his expense.

He was a die-hard Detroit Red Wing and Lion fan. His love of dogs led to him spending many years volunteering at the Delta Animal Shelter and also helping teach obedience classes and evaluating dogs at the kennel club.

He loved camping and spent many summers traveling with his sister and brother-in-law out west. He al

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