Lyle Soden

Lyle Soden, 72, of Columbus died Wednesday, November 21, 2001 at his home in Columbus. Services are 10:30 am on Saturday, November 24 at the First United Methodist Church in Columbus with the Rev. Gary Main officiating. The family will receive friends 9:30 am until service time Saturday at the Church.

Lyle L. Soden was born December 19, 1928 in Wisner, Nebraska to Malcolm and Alice (Milligan) Soden. He graduated from Wisner High School in 1948. Lyle served in the United States Navy from May 30, 1946 until March 30, 1948. He married Velma Smith on April 8, 1951. Lyle worked over 30 years as an insurance salesman. He married Vicki Hash on May 21, 1971 in Columbus, Nebraska. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Lyle was an avid woodworker.


Lyle is survived by his wife Vicki of Columbus, two daughters; Gina (Dave) Czapla of Columbus, Michelle (Russell) Sims of Columbus, a son, James C. (Kim) Soden of Kearney, a step-daughter Wendy (Dave) Ohnoutka of Lincoln, one sister, Wauneta (Walt) Schmidt of Lincoln, 8 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild.

Lyle is preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers.