Lyle P. Ashenbrenner, 82, of Shawano, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday afternoon, March 28, 2018, in Neenah.
Lyle was born May 26, 1935, in the Town of Pella, Shawano County, a son of the late Matt and Leona (Stickney) Ashenbrenner. He attended country school in Leopolis, and graduated from Marion High School in 1953. On Nov. 20, 1954, he was united in marriage to the former Diane Page at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano. Lyle was employed at Knope Heating and Air Conditioning from 1956 until his retirement in May 1997.
He is a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano. He was a past member of the Shawano Area Fire Department. He enjoyed spending time at his cabin, riding his tractor and gator, and deer hunting. Lyle was a past member of the Leopolis Fish and Game Club. He loved cheering on the Brewers and the Packers.
Survivors include his loving wife of nearly 64 years, Diane, of Shawano; his daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Paul Pleshek, of Bonduel; his son, Steven Ashenbrenner; two granddaughters, Heather (special friend Matt Kieffer) Renner and Shelli (Chad) Fehrman; six great-grandchildren, Alison, Breanna, and Joseph Renner, and Kendall, Brynn, and Cade Fehrman; his sister, Nancy (Don) Bemke, of Wisconsin Rapids; two brothers, Duane (Kathleen) Ashenbrenner and Gene (Patrice) Ashenbrenner, both of Shawano; his brother-in-law, Douglas Page, of Oostburg; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Lyle was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Evelyn and Dale Humphrey; and two nephews, Gary and Brian Ashenbrenner.
A funeral Mass for Lyle will be celebrated on Monday, April 2, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano. The Rev. Tom Farrell will be the celebrant. Interment will be in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church on Monday, beginning at 9 a.m. and continuing until the hour of Mass.
Mickelson Funeral & Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences at www.mickelsonfs.com.