Lyle Edward Schaefer
Lyle Edward Schaefer
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Beyond his professional life, Lyle was a remarkably talented accordion musician, renowned within the Swiss and Norwegian communities up and down the West Coast. He graced many events with his music, including numerous performances in Leavenworth and any venue where polka music filled the air.
Lyle's warm personality and musical talents touched the lives of countless individuals, and he will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
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320 West Pioneer Avenue, Puyallup, WA 98371
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Sheila Miller Bower (Marley)
June 14, 2025
I will miss you Lyle
Robert Svendsen
June 2, 2024
He played at the International Schooner in Ballard in the 1980’s. He could take a classical tune and make a polka out of it.
He was a brilliant virtuoso.
His music had feeling. I’ll miss him.
Cliff Coomber
May 25, 2024
I met Lyle back in the 60's while attending Puyallup High school. We shared interests in accordions and high school football. He had a big smile and infectious laugh that would light up a room. Losing him so unexpectedly was not on the radar.
Georgia (Schliestett) Daniels
May 16, 2024
I met Lyle when he was playing accordion at a Mountaineers weekend in 1983. A few years later, he came to California to play at my wedding. I am grateful for his generous spirit and toe-tapping music.
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Christine Rodriguez Activity director Olympics west
May 14, 2024
Thank you Lyle for all the wonderful times you played for our residents at Olympics West. They really enjoyed your music and will miss you very much. our condolences go out to you and your family. You are Truly missed God Bless, everyone form Olympics West.
Dorothy & Frank Silbernagel
May 3, 2024
Lyle was a great accordion player, we enjoyed dances at the Renton Senior Center, etc.
Garland Cox
May 2, 2024
Lyle was a great friend and neighbor. We will miss him. Too early to leave this great place, Gar & Arline
Leslie Millican Ogden
April 25, 2024
Lyle was a good friend to my brother Dale. He would often come over and entertain my parents with the accordion in his younger days. We loved Lyle.
April 24, 2024
Dearest cousin, you have meant so much to our family. You were a lovely person, kind, generous, and fun. I will miss your laugh, and beautiful music forever.
Sherri Vetsch
April 24, 2024
Dale Frank
April 23, 2024
Lyle touched many lives through his accordion music, one of the most caring person I’ve ever known, RIP Lyle, you are loved and will be missed by many!
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