Lyle J. Malliet

Lyle J. Malliet, 85, passed away on July 21st, 2024, after a long fight against cancer. His final days were at home, surrounded by family.

Lyle was born November 5th, 1939, in Bear Creek, WI to Reginald and Laura (Konrad) Malliet, the eighth of twelve children. Lyle grew up working on the family farm, as well as other farms in the area.  He worked a variety of jobs before finding his favorite job, over-the-road truck driver. Over the years Lyle drove for Schnieder Trucking, Coonen Transport, Foremost Foods and Badger Mining Corp. When Bob Kirst Trucking bought out the trucking division of Badger Mining, Lyle stayed on to finish his work career until his retirement at the age of 73.

Lyle enjoyed any outdoor activity! He loved camping, boating and especially hunting. Lyle taught many of his children how to waterski and spent endless hours hunting each year with his family and friends. His greatest joy was to hunt with his children and grandchildren. Lyle and his wife Bonnie began camping on a permanent site in 1994, in Wild Rose, WI. They continued to camp each summer for 29 years! Together, they made numerous friendships and family memories at their “home away from home”.

Lyle married Patrica Hillsberg in 1959. During their 9 years of marriage, they had three children. Deb (Mike) O’Brien, Rick Malliet, Doug (Lori) Malliet.

In 1969 Lyle married Bonnie (Bonita) Verhagen and her two children, Lee (Julie) Verhagen, and Lorie (Mark) Gillis. Lyle and Bonnie had two children together, Greg (Stephani) Malliet, and Chris (Cindy) Malliet. 

Altogether, they have 15 grandchildren. John (Suzanne) Taylor, Amy Jo (Prince) Ugwuh, Collin (Samantha) Malliet, Riley Malliet, Nicole Saran, Taylor (fiancé Marshall White) Verhagen, Michael Verhagen, Brandon Gillis, Nathan (Emily) Amerson, Carley (fiancé James Amanti) Malliet, Austin Malliet, Hunter Malliet, Spencer Malliet, Ashley Walter, Alexis Morken. Additionally, they have 10 great grandchildren.

Lyle is survived by his wife Bonnie, his seven children, 15 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, siblings, Delbert (Kathy) Malliet, Rose Colon, Millie (James) VerVoort, Verna (Jim) Heise, Walter (Lois) Malliet. Lyle was preceded in death by his parents, Reginald and Laura (Konrad) Malliet, Carol (Anton) Weber, Myrt Fernandez, Loy (Marcella) Malliet, Dale Malliet, Joan (Dave) Young, Jean (Donald) Spoehr.

The family would like to thank Ascension Medical Oncology, with special thanks to Kristie Wickman. Compassus Hospice for the kindness and care provided to Lyle and our family.

Friends and family are invited to Valley Funeral Home, 2211 N. Richmond St. Appleton, WI 54911on Saturday July 27. Visitation is planned between 11 AM and 1 PM, with a service at 1 PM to reminisce and honor the life of Lyle J. Malliet.

Lyle was loved by those who knew him. It would be an honor for us all to leave as Lyle did, without an enemy in this world.

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