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VanBlaricomLyle Leslie VanBlaricom of Berryville, Arkansas was born in Backus, Minnesota on April 16, 1940 to Lewis and Martha (Rice) VanBlaricom. Lyle passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loved ones, at the age of 84.
Lyle was a member of the American Legion Post 0368 for 37 years and proudly served in the Navy as a radioman from 1957 to 1963. He was a champion horseshoe pitcher and hosted competitions in Minnesota. In 1983 he founded his company Professional Plating which he successfully ran for many years before retiring in 1998.
On August 28, 1970, Lyle married Vera Showalter, who survives him of the home. He is also survived by his daughter, Susan Mills of Vista, California; son, David VanBlaricom and wife Carol of Baxter, Minnesota; daughter, Debra VanBlaricom of Berryville, Arkansas; and son, Michael VanBlaricom and wife Michelle of Rogers, Arkansas; sister, Mary Ann Huston-Ostenso of Backus, Minnesota; cousin, Gloria Papillon of Jenkins Minnesota; grandchildren, Natalie Greko, Timothy Van-Blaricom, Alex Mills, Kayla Cerrone, Matthew VanBlaricom, Daphne VanBlaricom and Ava VanBlaricom; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Martha VanBlaricom; brother, Charles “Buzz” VanBlaricom; sister, Noel Holden; aunt, Cecila Neuman; and uncle, Ray Neuman.
A private family service will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com.
