Waynetown – Lyle F. Bartelson age 74 of rural Waynetown, passed away in his home unexpectedly, Wednesday evening October 28, 2020.  He was born in Champaign/Urbana, IL June 14, 1946 son of the late Charles and Gladys Kietzman Bartelson.  He married the love of his life, Sue England on February 24, 1980 at the Waynetown Christian Church and she survives.  Anyone that knew them well would say, they bickered like an old married couple.  But, it was just an expression of love, just like the 40 plus years he made her coffee every morning.

Lyle spent his younger years living with his grandma Mable Kietzman and his Uncle and aunt, Harold and Grace Lee.  He returned to Hillsboro as a teenage to work on his parent's chicken farm.  He graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1964.  He was a 45 year member of the Crawfordsville Eagles and a member of the Crawfordsville Moose.  In his spare time he enjoyed mowing yards, playing cards and making memories with his grandchildren.  He would take them out for country rides in his old truck or in the golf cart.  He would also take them for bike rides and they enjoyed picnics together.  Lyle enjoyed watching sports, especially the Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs.

Surviving along with his wife Sue are their children:  Steven 'Michael' (Heather) Niece of Waynetown, Shanna Cunningham of Brazil and Ashleigh Headley of Hillsboro.  Five granddaughters; Albreanna (Kurtis) Bussell of Darlington, Cierra (Rick) Hockett of Waynetown, Gracie and Chesney Cunningham of Brazil and Avari 'Punky' Headley of Hillsboro.  Three great-grandchildren; Asher & Mallorie Niece and Rikki Hockett of Waynetown.  Two brothers; Leon (Mildred) Bartelson of Aurora, IL and Lloyd (Star) Bartelson of Frankfort, IL.   Two brother-in-laws; Paul Wayne (Linda) England of Wingate and Tom England of rural Waynetown.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.

None of us were ready for him to go but God was ready for him.  He will be missed very much.

Visitation hours are 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Family and Friend Funeral Home of Wingate, with funeral services following at 2:00 PM with pastor Kevin Howey officiating.  Burial will follow in Waynetown Masonic Cemetery.  Memorial contributions to Alamo Christian Church.  Visit us at www.familyandfriendsfh.com Please follow the recommendations of the Indiana State Board of Health in regard to COVID19.