Lyle Sackman, age 71, of Fallon passed away February 27, 2018 at the Glendive Medical Center.
Lyle was born September 25, 1946 in Terry, MT to Andrew and Ruth (Meidinger) Sackman. He attended school in Fallon, Mildred, the Sackman Country School and Terry High School. His first language was German, and he did not learn the English language until he started school.
When Lyle was 16 years old his father died. He quit high school and took over the responsibilities of the family farm and ranch near Mildred. In addition to taking on the duties of the farm and ranch, he also quickly assumed the patriarch role in the family at a very young age. He was the oldest of four children, with his youngest sister, Leita, only being two years old at the time of their father’s death.
On June 29, 1968, Lyle married Vera Strobel at Terry, Montana. They moved to Lyle’s home place where they farmed and ranched for a short time. They then moved to the Little Fallon Flat where they made their home, continued to farm and ranch, and raised their two children, Amy and Marty. Lyle resided there until the time of his death.
Lyle loved the ranching and farming life. He enjoyed taking his Harley for a ride and snowmobiling in the mountains. He also very much enjoyed going to coffee every morning with the Fallon coffee crew where they solved many problems, shared many stories, but most importantly shared a lot of laughs. Lyle and Vera liked to travel to California, Arizona, and Libby, MT to visit friends and family, but most of all Lyle loved watching his grandkids participate in events and spending time with his family. Lyle served on the Fallon School Board for many years, and he also served several terms on the Prairie County Grazing Board.
Lyle was known for his big smile, witty sense of humor, and great stories. He was honest and forthright. There was never a question of where you stood with this great man.
He was preceded in death by his father, Andrew Sackman.
Lyle is survived by his wife, Vera, daughter Amy (Jere) Rolandson of Miles City, son Marty (Barb) Sackman of Fallon, grandchildren, Braden, Gavin, Madison, Casper, Meredith and Milo, mother, Ruth Sackman of Terry, brother Loren (Phyllis) Sackman of Dickinson, ND, sister Lotty Rambur of Terry and sister Leita (Lyle) Zimmerman of Red Lodge as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 from 1:00 pm to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Terry. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Evangelical Church of Fallon in Fallon, MT with burial following in the Fallon Cemetery.
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com
The family suggests memorials be made to the Prairie County Hospital, the Fallon Fire Department, or the charity of one’s choice.
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday March 6, 2018
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
300 Spring Street
Terry, Montana 59349
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday March 6, 2018
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
300 Spring Street
Terry, Montana 59349
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Martha Crandall says
My sympathy
Troy and JoDee Hess says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Vera, Marty, Amy and your families
Howard Shawver says
Amy, Jere and family
I am sorry for your loss. It is a very difficult time. Let me know if there is anything I can do for you guys.
Barry and Del LInda says
Dear Vera, Amy, Marty and families,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Lyle was quite the guy and a good friend, he will be missed.
Andrea Miller says
Dear Sackman family I’m sorry to hear of the passing of Lyle. Prayers go out to you all during this time.
Delite & Darren says
Thinking of all of you at this time. Lyle was one of a kind. He loved to “stir the pot” and having him at Fallon coffee was always a treat.
Bernie and Kay schaaf says
Bernie and I have you in our thoughts and prayers. He was a special guy and will be missed. Love Bernie and Kay Schaaf
Kelly, Dulcy and Family says
Dear Vera, Amy, Marty and Families –
We were so saddened to hear of Lyle’s passing. We will miss his sense of humor and smile. Kelly always enjoyed his visits!
Marty and Jeanette O'Dea says
Dear Vera and family , our deepest sympathy at your loss. We will miss Lyle a lot, we are so glad we got to visit him in the last few months. If there is anything we can do for you please let us know. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Gena Martinson says
So sorry to hear about Lyle
Christine Keltner says
Vera and family——–sorry to hear of Lyle’s passing. Prayers and hugs to you all.
Lon and Vicki Reukauf says
Sackman Family,
We were so saddened to hear of Lyle’s passing. We are keeping you all close in prayer and sending hugs for comfort.
Mark&Donna Underberg says
Our thoughts and prayers are with You all.
Jane Huber says
So sorry for your loss! God’s Blessings on your family.
Becky (Chouinard) Tipton says
Sorry for your loss!
Coley Gibson says
Vera and Family! I’m so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Bob and Vicki Lindvig says
Hugs to the family. Always loved bantering back and forth with Lyle. RIP Lyle. You can breathe again.
Eileen Rieger says
Vera and family, I was so sorry to hear of Lyles’ passing. We never know when or how they will leave us. I will always remember your encouragement to me. I am thinking and praying for you in the difficult days ahead. Eileen Rieger
Greg and Cindy Ban says
Vera and family. We extend our deepest sympathy to you all. Lyle was a good man and will be missed by many. Praying for God to give you strength during this difficult time. Mom wants to send her sympathy as well.
Sabrina Poppe says
Sincerest condolences to you all. Godspeed, The Poppe’s
Ken and Vicki Hess says
So sorry to hear of Lyle passing. We’ll miss him.
Jamie & Trent Hess says
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Sackman family at this time. Lyle always greeted you with a smile whenever the time to see him was around. Praying that you all receive strength during this difficult time. Knowing that he is no longer having to breath hard is a blessing to you I’m sure
Cindy Lund says
Vera and family,
Prayers and sympathy. I enjoyed visiting with you and Lyle at the Western. Keep you memories in your hearts.
LeAnn Vorhes says
Vera, our prayers and thoughts are with you!! Love ~ Paul and LeAnn (Scheitlin) Vorhes
Kyle and Gail says
Sackman Family, So sorry to read of your loss, What a nice man. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Tom and Darlene Hess says
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers
Elmer and Avi s Spidel says
So sorry for your loss, May the Lord comfort you in this time of loss.
Vonnie Shannon says
Vera & family. Sending my sympathy.
Cheryl Stevenson says
Prayers to all his family an such a great loss of an amazing guy. So sorry an all my sympathy.
Kevin and Sheila Krausz says
Sorry to hear of Lyle’s passing. Kevin and Sheila Meidinger Krausz
Darrell Sackman says
Vera and family,
So sorry to hear of Lyle’s passing. If you can picture the most beautiful place that you have seen, hopefully, you can find comfort in knowing heaven is even more beautiful. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Darrell and Linda
Jody Burman says
So very sorry to hear of Lyle’s passing. He was a joy to be around and will be missed. Love and hugs.
Darlene L Strobel says
Vera, Marty, Amy and families, I’m sending my love, sympathies and prayers each of you. May God give you strength and understanding in these difficult times. I truly share your loss.
Love,
Darlene
Aletta Shannon says
Vera, Amy, Marty and families~
So sorry for your loss! Prayers for God’s comforting touch to help mend your aching hearts. You’re all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincere Sympathy~Aletta (Miller) & Randy Shannon
Jessie Beehler says
Thoughts and prayers to Amy and family!
May your fond memories help bring you comfort in your times of grief.
Tom and Brenda Atkinson says
Vera,
We will always be thankful for the way Lyle and you, took care of and looked out for Edna. She so appreciated your kindness to her and spoke of you often. May the Lord wrap his loving arms around you and bring you comfort even now in the time of sorrow.
Ron and Connie Watts says
Our sincere sympathy to all of the family
Larry and Judy Jens says
Sackman Family, We were sorry to hear of Lyle’s passing. In January, we were greeted by that big
smile, when we saw him at the basketball game. Glad we had that opportunity to chat a bit. We know his health had been failing, but 71 is just too young. We will keep each of you in our prayers, asking for comfort and peace.
Ross Irene Gumm says
Vera and family. My sincere sympathy goes out to you all. Irene Gumm
Lila Glade says
Cliff & I send our deepest sympathy to your family.
Herb Sonia schell says
Herb and Sonia Schell.
Sorry to hear of Lyle’s passings send sympathy to you and family
Ron and Cheryl Stern says
Ron and Cheryl Stern sending condolences to Vera, Marty, Amy and family.
We were heartbroken to hear of Lyle’s passing. What a great man!
There are so many words and phrases that describe Lyle such as: hardworking, responsible, family oriented, stubborn (in a good way), resourceful, risk taker, opinionated (never wondered where you stood with Lyle), sense of humor, a tease, intelligent, humble, down to earth, unafraid, hopeful, proud, etc. The list is eternal.
Most importantly, and as the years passed, Lyle grew to appreciate, more and more, his wife Vera. She was the backbone of the family. He knew that and verbalized it often. He knew Very was there for him and was an equal partner to him throughout their many years together.
LYLE SACKMAN, we’re going to miss you. You were the best!
Cindy Ingraham says
Our sympathy. Hold on to all the wonderful memories Bruce and Cindy Ingraham
Peter Scheitlin says
Words can not express my deepest sympathies for you and your family at this time. Sherry and I wish we could be there for the funeral, but rest assured that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Lyle will be missed, he was always a good friend and had such a Happy spirit. God bless!!
Lynette and Dwight Tague says
Thinking of you all as you mourn the loss of Lyle. Our deepest sympathy. Dwight and Lynette
Dianne and Wade Freiboth says
Wade and I send our sympathies and thoughts to you, Vera, and to your family. Just remember Lyle’s last breath on earth was his first in heaven and how much he is enjoying his new home and looking down on you now. We all will be together again some day. Saying prayers for you all at this time.
Larry Keltner says
It’s a Spring Sunday morning during planting season, I get an early phone call from Lyle about delivery of some fertilizer. After a witty parry of joking insults, I quick mix his requested blend and steam for the Little Flat to meet Lyle prior to meeting the Mathiason boys and their air seeder. I am now at Sackman’s turnoff with the tender truck idling while Vera, constantly pulling on the cuffs of her leather gloves, is on the other side of the pickup “chatting” with Lyle about how this particular event was not on the “to do” list for Sunday. Needless to say, we did not dink around unloading fertilizer that morning!! I sure enjoyed getting to know Lyle while I worked at the Farmers Union. He was the perfect type of ornery.
Stan Pehl says
To the Sackman family, I was very sorry to hear of Lyle’s passing and I wish to pass along my condolences. I have fond memories of Lyle as well. Between him and my dad Charlie, there was seldom a serious moment when we were together. He will be missed, for sure.