Lyle Fjoser – Apache Junction, AZ and Battle Lake, MN

We are so sad. Just two days after his 93rd birthday, Lyle Fjoser of Apache Junction, Arizona and Battle Lake, Minnesota took his last breath. We’ve all lost a wonderful partner, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great grandfather and friend. Lyle was born to Albert Fjoser and Clara (Hammer) Fjoser November 18, 1929 in Ashby, Minnesota. He at-tended school, before spending several years working in various states around the country during his teenage years. Lyle enlisted in the US Army at the age of 16 and spent several years working as a military policeman in Nuremburg, Germany. After returning to Minnesota, Lyle met and then married the love of his life Ordella (Dellie) Ost of Parkers Prairie, Minnesota. Together, Lyle and Dellie raised five children while moving to East Grand Forks, ND and Carlisle, Currie, Fulda and Arlington, MN, while Lyle was working as a grain elevator manager (or operator?). In 1972 he purchased St. Peter Grain and Feed, which he and Dellie ran until they retired in 1992. Following their retirement, Lyle and Dellie began spending winters in Apache Junction, Arizona where they loved hiking and spending time with friends, as well as with the many family members who made their way to Arizona each year. Summers were spent en-joying time with family in Battle Lake, Minnesota and included many walks to Granny’s Pantry for ice cream with grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Following Dellie’s death in 2010, Lyle found love again in Sue Taylor, whom he affectionately called “Suzie”. The two of them enjoyed several years travelling between Minnesota, Arizona and Washington. Lyle was someone who lived life to its fullest and loved being surrounded by family. A talented storyteller, his tales about his adventures as a teen riding the rails during the 1940s and as a military policeman in Nuremburg, Germany during the World War II war trials always drew a crowd of avid listeners. He enjoyed the great outdoors and made time for fishing, camping, golfing, biking, hiking, hunting and gardening. In his later years, you would often find him on his deck, whittling and carving. Lyle recently received a Quilt of Valor, a once-in-a-lifetime award for his military service. Lyle was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Clara Fjoser; brothers, Stanley, Clinton and Wallace; and sister, Doris. He was also preceded by his beloved wife, Dellie; son, Randy; grandson, Steven and great-grandsons, Drew and Connor. Lyle is survived by his partner, Sue Taylor; and his children, Ted (Sally) Fjoser, Butch Fjoser, Terry (Paul) Snetting and Trisha (Mike) Zeiher; and daughter-in-law, Dar Shaul. He is also survived by his sister, Alice (DeArv) Gimm as well as grandchildren, Lisa, Jake, Wendy, Becky, Jason, Ryan, Jamison, Amber, Andy, Sarah, Ben, Rachael and Randy; as well as several great-grandchildren and a great-great grandson. Heartfelt thanks to everyone who has reached out to us with all their kind words and memories. A memorial service will be in Battle Lake, Minnesota in spring 2023. Instead of flowers, we invite you to donate to a charity of your choice in Lyle’s memory. Click here to share a memory or photo with Lyle’s family: https://www.kudoboard.com /boards/m3TjxVT7 Memorial Service will be 1 p.m. Friday, May 19, 2023 with Pastor Lynn Melchior officating and visitation one hour prior at First Lutheran Church in Battle Lake. Interment will be at First Lutheran Cemetery in Battle Lake, MN. Glende-Nilson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Battle Lake was in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be made online at www.GlendeNils on.com.