Lyle E. Hirt

Lyle E. Hirt went to stand before the throne of Christ on May 26, 2013. Lyle was born on April 20, 1929 to Clarence L. and Christine Elizabeth (Zilles) Hirt. He began his life in Riley Township, the great-grandson of Casper Hirt, whom will be celebrated at the 97th Hirt Family Reunion, July 21, 2013 (www.casperhirtfamily.com) at the Sandusky County Fairgrounds. Lyle was the father of five, Kenneth (Susan) Hirt, Preston, Connecticut; John Hirt, Fremont; Merry Lyn Bagwell, Colleyville, Texas; Paul (Sarah Wilson) Hirt, Vickery and Joel (Kim) Hirt, Genoa. Also surviving are fourteen grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren. His brother, Merle (Joanne) Hirt survive in Fremont. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Gladine Amelia (Erb) Hirt, brother, Carl Hirt; sister, Gladys Billman and his parents adn two grandchildren. His wife, Marian Flickinger-Hirt survives in Fremont.. Mr. Hirt was a 1947 graduate of Fremont Ross High School and formerly been a long-time member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Vickery. Among his many memberships and activities were being a current member of Faith Lutheran Church, Fremont; a dairy farmer; he had served on the Sandusky and Ottawa County Fairboards; a member of the Buttons and Bows Square and Round Dancing club; had been active in the Northwest Ohio Parkinson Association.He was member of the Riley Grange. Along with Gladine, he inspired countless youth as a 4-H advisor for twenty five years with Riley Boosters.. Lyle was also "Mr. Fix-It", a title he earned while working at the School of Hope, Fremont, where he was able to use his love and talent in woodworking. He was awarded the Fremont Exchange Club Book of Golden Deeds and is in the Sandusky County Senior Citizen Hall of Fame. Lyle's greatest achievement was being a devoted family man and neighbor. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at Faith Lutheran Church, Fremont at 11:00 AM with the Rev. Robert Young officiating. An hour of greeting will take place prior to the service, which will be followed by a luncheon at the church. Memorials may be made to the Faith Lutheran Church or NW Ohio Parkinson Foundation.

Visitation Date: 07/20/2013

Visitation time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Visitation Location: Faith Lutheran Church - Fremont, Ohio

Service Date: 07/20/2013

Service Time: 11:00 AM

Service Location: Faith Lutheran Church - Fremont, Ohio