William “Bill” Lytle, age 70, of McCook, Nebraska passed away at the Community Hospital of McCook on June 16, 2021. Bill was born at St. Catherine’s Hospital in McCook on August 5, 1950, to Virgil and Evelyn (McKillip) Lytle. He attended school in McCook, graduating from McCook High School in 1968. He attended McCook College for two years.
On August 23, 1969, Bill was united in marriage to Sherry Harris at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in McCook, Nebraska. The couple celebrated 50 years of marriage in 2019. Bill was inducted in the United States Army on October 1, 1970. He served in Germany until he was Honorably Discharged on May 16, 1972. Bill continued to serve in the United States Army Reserve through September 30, 1976.
He was employed for 20 years with Jim Harris & Sons Construction and later with J L Construction. Bill was a member of the McCook Elks, St. Patrick Catholic Church in McCook, and Knights of Columbus. Bill was a past Grand Knight. He was a volunteer for the MADDAD’s group for children at risk. He and Sherry participated in Arts & Crafts shows from the late 1980’s until 2001, throughout the Midwest and Southwest America. In 2001 they opened Country Whimsey, coffee shop/gift shop. Through the store and catering, they fed 1000’s! The couple traveled to Italy, Hawaii, New Orleans, Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon. Also, a 50th anniversary trip to Memphis and Nashville, and many trips with Moostache Joe’s.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Evelyn; infant brother, Francis; brother-in-law, Jerry Harris; in-laws, Jim and Violette Harris.
Bill is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sherry Lytle of McCook, NE; daughter, Vanessa Lytle of McCook, NE; son, Nathan Lytle of Albuquerque, NM; two grandchildren, Jade Hull of Capital Heights, MD, Nakayla McClelland of Albuquerque, NM; sister, Lee Ann (Steve) Roth of McCook, NE; brothers, Larry (Marla) Lytle of Belle Vista, AR, Jim (Anita) Lytle of McCook, NE; sister-in-law, Ina Harris of Lincoln, NE; brother-in-la, Tom Harris of McCook, NE; and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews.
Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Chapel, McCook, Nebraska with Father Gary Brethour and Father Dale Allder officiating. Rosary will be recited at the Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at 7:00 PM. A private family inurnment will take place at a future time.
Memorials may be left in Bill’s name to either the Community Hospital Hospice and Home Health or the Community Hospital Cardiac Rehab Department. Friends may leave on-line condolences at herrmannfh.com