Service Information
Lyle L. Mullins, age 68, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away Friday, December 28, 2018, at his home.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, January 4, 2019, at 11:00 A.M. at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Hutchinson with interment in Oakland Cemetery in Hutchinson.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 3, 2019, from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson and one hour prior to the service at the church. A Prayer Service will be held at 7:30 P.M. at the funeral chapel.
Military Honors By Hutchinson Memorial Rifle Squad.
Obituary
Lyle Lloyd Mullins was born on September 19, 1950, in Montevideo, Minnesota. He was the son of Gordon and Marjorie (Lewis) Mullins. Lyle was baptized on May 13, 1956, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Brewster, Minnesota. He received his education at Dawson High School in Dawson, Minnesota and was a graduate of the Dawson High School Class of 1968. He continued his education at Alexandria Technical College in Alexandria, Minnesota and graduated on July 24, 1970. He then went on to complete his education at Minnesota State University in Mankato, Minnesota and graduated on August 16, 1974, receiving his Bachelor of Science, Sales and Marketing.
Lyle entered into military service in the United States Army Reserve on June 17, 1971, in Willmar, Minnesota. He received an Honorable Discharge on June 16, 1978, in Worthington, Minnesota, and achieved the rank of Sergeant.
On August 12, 1972, Lyle was united in marriage to Kathryn Krohnke at Eastside Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Lyle and Kathryn resided in Jackson, Minnesota until moving to Hutchinson in 1985. They were blessed with 33 years of marriage and friendship until Kathryn went to be with the Lord on January 17, 2006. Together they had three children Matt, Michelle and Melissa. They enjoyed traveling the Midwest for Kathy’s art shows, boating on Lake Waconia, and were active in church and prayer ministries.
Lyle was a passionate educator of Sales and Marketing for more than 20 years at Ridgewater College in Hutchinson and Willmar. He loved encouraging his students, coordinating their summer internships and taking them on field trips. He was an advisor of DECA, an organization that prepares emerging leaders for careers in marketing, finance and hospitality. He proudly led his students to competitions throughout the U.S. Lyle retired from Ridgewater College in December 2015.
Lyle enjoyed traveling, snorkeling in the Caribbean, boating, and biking on the Luce Line Trail. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren, family and friends. He was a devoted friend and father and was always willing to help others, and offered encouragement and guidance. He was a follower of Christ and even through his illness was praising God for all of the blessings in his life.
Lyle passed away peacefully surrounded by his children on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the age of 68 years, at his home in Hutchinson.
Lyle is survived by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren:
Tami (Duane) Gabrielson; Justin (Mary Ann), Eric, Megan (Matt Nelson) & great grandchildren (Emery, Aria, Kyro),
Matt (Anna) Mullins (Isabel, Josephine, Lucia),
Michelle (Josh) Anderson (Lydia, Stella),
Melissa Mullins (Mark Sisler);
Mother, Marjorie Mullins;
Siblings; Roger (and Wendy) Mullins,
Lynn (and Darice) Mullins;
Sister-In-Laws, Judy Krohnke, Kendra Krohnke;
Several Nieces and Nephews.
Lyle is preceded in death by his Wife, Kathryn Mullins; Father, Gordon Mullins.
Tom Soucek says
We are so very sorry about this. We are so thankful we went to see him a week ago or so.
Our deepest sympathies to the family.. I think Kathy and Lyle are happy to be together again in heaven.
Joyce Nyhus says
I can’t believe he’s gone! He was my instructor, advisor, and treasured friend at Ridgewater. I’m in shock.
Pat Lang says
I worked with Lyle for many years. He was great to team up with. Our offices were next to one another. We had a lot of good talks. He is one of the most decent and kind man that I have known. RIP
Linda Duncan says
So sorry for your loss. He was my teacher at Jackson Area Vocational school back in the 80’s. I enjoyed the class and he taught me a lot.
Cheryl Heimerl says
I’m so sorry for his family. Lyle was my favorite instructor and friend at Ridgewater. I learned a lot from him.
Matt @ Deb says
To all the Mullins family we send our deepest sympathies at such a great loss. Lyle was a great family man and was much admired for his faith.
Matt and Deb Blake
Currin Elling says
I am so very sorry for your loss! Lyle was my instructor at Ridgewater and he was great! He had a love of encouragement and positivity! I saw Lyle around this time last year at Walmart- just enjoying his retirement! I’m very saddened to hear! He will always have a special place in my heart- as will many from Ridgewater but Lyle was truly the best! Being A teacher you touch so many- and for that you have left a piece through out the world!
Janet Meier says
So sorry for your loss. I worked with Lyle at Ridgewater College. Know he had a positive impact on many students and colleagues in education.
Janet Meier
Joshua Morgan says
My condolences to Lyle’s family and close friends, it is extremely difficult loosing someone, especially around the holidays.
I worked with Lyle at Ridgewater College.
Diane Jude says
So sorry to hear of Lyle’s passing. I worked with Lyle at Ridgewater and he was such a treasure. Always had a smile and kind words to share. He said he retirement (on earth) is great but eternity in Heaven with Kathy is beyond great.
Prayers and sympathy to the family.
Dorrie putz says
So sorry for your loss . I enjoyed Lyle when he came in for haircuts . I was blessed to meet a wonderful man .
LeAnn Quinn says
I will remember his sweet spirit.
Love,
LeAnn
Mike Boehme says
Lyle was a colleague and a friend. Countless times I saw the care and commitment he had to students and his family.
My heartfelt condolences
Andrea Koenig says
My sympathy to each of the Mullins kids~~~~~I’m sure your Mom was right there waiting for him! What an angel she was~~~My most sincere sympathy. God Bless~~~~
Andy Koenig
Larry and LuAnn Dahl says
We are sad for your entire family, especially Marge. It has to be so hard for all of you. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We knew him, growing up in Dawson, and he was such a nice guy.
Sam Nelson says
I was a colleague of Lyle’s at Ridgewater and though our interactions were sporadic and usually brief in nature (I teach on the Willmar campus), I always found Lyle to be gracious and amiable. He was the kind of person I would want my own children to have as a teacher, which is the highest compliment I can offer to his life. Please receive my heartfelt condolences on your loss.
Lee & Shirley Uldbjerg says
Lyle and Kathy were great neighbors and wonderful people.
Pamela Gardner says
I work with Michelle Anderson at Tandus Centiva. I am her CSR from Dalton, GA. I’m so sorry for your loss Michelle and sending my heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
JC Doran says
I have had the pleasure of working with Michelle for almost 9 years as a client and also a friend. What a gift she is.
Michelle and Family, I am so very sorry for your loss and my heart sends prayers of love and support. Although out of physical reach your Dad and Mom will be watching over you and your family, wrapping you in a love that will always be in your heart and safely kept within their heavenly embrace. My sincere condolences to you and your entire family.
Cara (Reid) de la Barra says
Michelle and extended Mullins Family:
I’m so sorry for the loss of your father and grandfather. He was a very kind man. Sending you all my deepest sympathy.
Garey L. Knudsen says
Sorry for your loss! I worked with Lyle at Ridgewater College. He was a great person in that he was always positive and very cooperative. He will be missed by anyone who knew him.
Verdell Beste Stengel says
Lyle and I were colleagues while teaching at Ridgewater. He always had a smile for everyone and time to say hi. I especially enjoyed his sense of humor and warm laugh! He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Bonnie Nelsen says
Lyle was my professor and my advisor. He was a huge influence and so helpful. He was a man with great integrity. He will be missed.
God’s blessings and sympathy to your family. It was an honor to know him.
Bonnie Nelsen
Andrew Meece says
Thank you for everything Lyle!!
Words can never express the ways He reached into my life! I celebrate knowing that I had the honor and privilege to Have Lyle as my Teacher. I say teacher because He taught more then classroom lessons, He taught how to develop character, respect and integrity. He was and still is an example to which I aspire to become!
Take joy in knowing that Lyle IS such an inspiration to so many and that He is enjoying His full retirement!
Blessings upon you all and Thank you for sharing Lyle with the world!!!