Lyle Emerson Whitacre

Lyle Emerson Whitacre

Brighton

Lyle Emerson Whitacre, 83, of Brighton died early Friday, October 7, 2022, at Aspire of Washington. He was born April 27, 1939, in Washington to Ed and Marjorie Sabina Potratz Whitacre. Lyle grew up in Brighton, attended Pleasant Valley Country School and graduated from Brighton High School in 1957. He attended Bailey Technical School in St. Louis for gasoline and diesel mechanics, then worked for Tucker Chevrolet in Washington for several years. Lyle then farmed and drove a truck. He was a life member of the National Rifle Association.

Lyle is survived by his brothers: Gale of Washington and John of Brighton. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services were held at 11 A.M. Wednesday October 12, 2022, at Gould Funeral Home in Brighton with Rev. Rick Zickefoose officiating. Burial to follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation was held 10 to 11 A.M. immediately before the funeral. Memorials for Hospice Compassus may be left at the funeral home or mailed to the family at 1544 335th Street, Brighton, IA 52540.