Lyle Thompson

Lyle R. Thompson, 87, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2009. He was born the youngest of 8 children in Papillion, NE October 29, 1921, to Wilbur and Myrtle (Stroud) Thompson. Lyle graduated from South Omaha High, Class of 1940. He worked as a department manager at Flynn’s Clothing Store in Omaha for a number of years before entering the US Army in 1944. He served in France with the 353rd Infantry Regiment of the 89th Division of Gen. George Patton’s 3rd Army which helped lead the breakout of the Battle of the Bulge. He was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received from the enemy in battle. After being Honorably Discharged in 1946 he managed a Goodyear Tire store in Omaha and Council Bluffs, IA. Lyle met Charlotte M. Siedlyk at a dance at Peony Park in Omaha. They were married June 5, 1948 at St. Bridget’s Church in Omaha. They shared a love for dancing throughout their lives together. Lyle and Charlotte moved their young family to Topeka in 1954 where Lyle managed the General Tire store for 30 years, until retirement in 1984. He was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary for 30 years, and Christ the King for 26 years. He was a member of the Material Men’s Association, Knights of Columbus and the Moose Lodge. Lyle was an avid golfer, he enjoyed reading, playing cards, exercising and shooting pool at the V.A. Lyle is survived by his wife Charlotte, of almost 61 years, Topeka; his 7 children, Brett and Juli Thompson, Westchester, CA, Betty and Bruce Dolan, College Station, TX, Susan and Rod Chilson, James and Vicky Thompson, Michael and Kathleen Thompson, Scott and Carrie Thompson, and Mark Thompson and Bobbie Koerner, all of Topeka; 15 grandchildren, Brian and Paula Thompson, Kelly Anderson, Rachel Holben, Aaron Dolan, Shelby and Tyler Chilson, Scot, Justin and Jessica Thompson, Jenny, Ryan and Josh Thompson, Hayley Thompson and Brittany Mounce; and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, 7 siblings, and grandson, Jacob Thompson. He will lie in state Tuesday 6-8 p.m. at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Rd, Topeka, KS 66614, with a parish rosary prayed at 7:30 A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, at Christ the King Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Mt Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Most Pure Heart of Mary School sent in care of the funeral home.

Lyle Thompson

October 29, 1921 - May 10, 2009