Norman "Lyle" Dettmer's Obituary
Big Rapids - Norman Lyle Dettmer., 67, of Stanwood, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021, at his residence.
Lyle was born September 17, 1953, in Highland Park, the son of Fred and Norma (Scott) Dettmer, and graduated from Ferndale high School in 1971. On November 1, 1979, he married Kathy (Kuk), and they moved to Stanwood 20 years ago. Lyle was an avid bowler, and loved to fish and hunt, especially turkeys.
Survivors include his wife Kathy; daughter Sara (David) Beauchamp, and son Budge, both of Stanwood; three grandchildren, Jacob, Olivia, and Isabel; his brother Ny (Pat) of Rockford; his childhood friends Mike Gardner and Dr. Steve Macke; his goddaughter Linda O'Neal; and many nieces and nephews. Lyle was preceded in death by his parents and an infant son.
Memorial services will take place later this summer. Memorial contributions in Lyle's name may be made for the Susan P. Wheatlake Regional Cancer Center. Share a memory or express condolences at mohnkefuneralhome.com.
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