Lyle L. Gimbert

Obituary

Lyle Lewis Gimbert was born on September 3, 1944, in Silver Lake, Minnesota. He was the son of Robert and Adeline (Kulinski) Gimbert. Lyle was baptized on May 29, 1953, and later confirmed in his faith on March 22, 1959, both at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Litchfield, Minnesota. He received his education in Litchfield.

On October 24, 1964, Lyle was united in marriage to JoAnn Koglin at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Litchfield. Lyle and JoAnn resided in Litchfield and later made their home in Hutchinson, Minnesota. They shared 61 years of marriage.

Lyle was employed at Hansen Gravel in Hutchinson, before becoming employed at 3M. He was a lifelong member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Litchfield.

Lyle enjoyed attending sprint car races, watching NASCAR races and collecting model race cars and caps. He also enjoyed ice fishing. Lyle especially cherished time spent with his family and friends.

Lyle passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Hutchinson Health in Hutchinson, at the age of 81 years.

Blessed be his memory.

Lyle is survived by his:
Wife, JoAnn Gimbert of Hutchinson, MN;
Siblings, Sandra Bonniwell,
Juanita Smutka,
Eugene Skoog,
Erlynn Riebe,
Maureen Schlueter,
Glen Thies,
Connie Lindstrom,
Jim Thies;
Step Sister, Cathy Tate;
Sisters-in-law, Sharon Tschudi,
Debbie Pollock;
Many other relatives and friends.

Lyle is preceded in death by his Parents, Robert Gimbert and Adeline Thies; Sister, Randea Pavlish; Step Siblings, DeWayne Thies, Linda Thies; Parents-in-law, Marvin and Viola Koglin; Brother-in-law, Ricky Koglin.