Lyle M. Wernimont

Lyle Wernimont, 60, of Neenah Wisconsin, died, Monday, November 28, 2011 enjoying life to the fullest until shortly before losing his battle with lung cancer.

Mass of the Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 a.m., Saturday, December 3, 2011 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Breda, IA. The Celebrant was Fr. Richard Remmes. Music was by Marilyn Hundling and the St. Bernard's Choir. Mass Servers were: Connor and Colin Uhlenkamp. Lector for the funeral mass was Chris Uhlenkamp. Gift Bearers were Lyle's children. Eucharistic Ministers were: Mary Kay Uhlenkamp, Marie Pudenz, and Sara Bierbaum. Casket Bearers were: Paul Fee, Bruce Fee, Martin Fee, Pat Fee, John Fee, Nick Fee, Ron Neumayer, and Doug Polking.

Lyle is the revered father of 3 children- Megan, Keely, and Sean and step-father of two daughters, Heidi and Robyn. He is the grandfather of Jack & Ethan and step-grandfather of Emma and Benjamin. Born December 22, 1950 at Carroll, Iowa, he was a son of Raymond and Katherine (Rowe) Wernimont. He is one of eleven, three brothers Leon (Pat), Ken, and Mel and seven sisters Mary Kay, Janet, Joan, Marlys, Diane, Donita, and Carol.

Lyle grew up on the Wernimont (now Uhlenkamp) farm north of Breda Iowa. He attended St Bernard's grade and high school graduating in 1968. He was trained as a nurse anesthetist (CRNA) and practiced his anesthesia in Norfork, Neb., Hillsboro and Mauston Wis.

He enjoyed hunting, trapping, and outdoor activities demonstrating some mountain man characteristics. He was a member of the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association.

His wit was legendary, exceeded only by Mark Twain.

He spent 23 years in the US Army Reserve. His last unit was 452D CSH (Combat Support Hospital) in Fort McCoy, Wisconsin. He served three overseas tours; one in Desert Storm in early 1991 and two in Afghanistan. He retired as USAR Major.

In April 2011, he married Patricia Look. Over the past several years he especially enjoyed traveling with Pat and the strong emphasis they both placed on children and grandchildren.

He had a wide and varied life and is considered by his family and friends to be one of the finest persons to ever walk the planet.