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Lyle Collogan Obituary
Pleasant Hill - Lyle Martin Collogan, 95, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, June 22, 2018. He was born October 21, 1922 in Grand Junction, Iowa to Martin J. and Elizabeth (Schuttler) Collogan. He graduated from Grand Junction High School in 1940 as class president and valedictorian. After graduating from Simpson College in 1943, he joined the United States Marine Corp, subsequently serving in the Pacific theater.
As a Marine he was awarded the Purple Heart after being wounded on day five of The Battle of Iwo Jima. Following recovery, he served as a ranking Marine in Japan during the occupation.
Upon returning to the States he married Della Mae Bruns and began a life of farming, working for the United States Postal Service, and selling insurance. Della and Lyle were married for 57 years until Della's death in 2003. Lyle was also preceded in death by a sister, Geraldine, and brother, Lowell.
He was a member of Grandview Park Baptist Church and served in many different capacities throughout the years. He had a great heart for God, his family, the disabled, and his country.
Lyle is survived by his wife, Beverly, whom he married in 2004. He is also survived by his children: Jim (Becky,) Ankeny; Dan (Kim,) Roanoke, VA; Caryn, Hampton; Mark (Rhonda,) Des Moines; David (Krista,) Indianola; 12 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 9:30 - 10:30 AM, Friday, June 29th at Grandview Park Baptist Church with the funeral service following at 10:30 AM. Interment with military honors will be held at 2:00 PM at Junction Township Cemetery in Grand Junction, Iowa. A reception will follow at the United Methodist Church of Grand Junction.
Charitable contributions may be directed to Grandview Park Baptist Church. Online condolences are welcome at www.IlesCares.com.
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June 26, 2018
I so enjoyed working with Lyle at the Adel Post office, He was a kind and gentle man and know he will be missed by family and many friends. May all the wonderful memories help you through this time of grief. Donna Roberts
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