Lyle B. Plagenz, age 82 of Markesan, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 1, 2019.

Visitation for Lyle will be held on Friday, October 4, 2019 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 181 S. Main St., Markesan from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Visitation will also be held on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Zion Lutheran Church, 316 Vine St., Kingston from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Frank Rose officiating. Burial will take place at Kingston Cemetery.

Lyle was born on July 16, 1937 in Kingston, the son of Raymond and Neva (Greenleaf) Plagenz. He graduated from Markesan High School in 1955 and furthered his education at UW-Madison. In addition to earning both a bachelor and master's degree, Lyle was also a member of the W Club after lettering in baseball.

Lyle was united in marriage to Iolyn Mielke on July 23, 1960. A dedicated family man, Lyle was very supportive of his children and grandchildren, and he enjoyed attending their sporting events and other activities. He also proudly served his country in the Army Reserves.

Lyle was Principal and then Superintendent of Markesan District Schools for a combined 34 years before retiring in 2000.

Lyle was heavily involved in Markesan and the surrounding communities, serving on the Green Lake County Highway Traffic Safety Board, Farmers State Bank Board, and as President of the Markesan Resident Home Board. He was very active with Zion Lutheran Church in Kingston as Past President of the Church Council and a member of the Zion Choir. He refereed youth sporting events for over 50 years and was instrumental in setting up the Southern Green Lake Ambulance Service for the local area. Lyle also served as Past Governor of the Wisconsin-Upper Michigan Kiwanis District and organized, directed, and participated in the Annual Markesan Kiwanis Variety Show. He was also a big supporter of Markesan High School athletics and was an avid Wisconsin Badger fan. Lyle lived his life to the fullest.

Lyle is survived by his wife, Iolyn of Markesan; children, David (Marilee) Plagenz of Mondovi, Ellen (Skip) Walker of Markesan and Tim (Lora) Plagenz of Markesan; six grandchildren, Kate and Brett Plagenz, Ryan and Nikki Walker, Megan and Craig Plagenz; siblings, Ralph (Hope) Plagenz, Gene (Pearl) Plagenz and Linda Woelffer; and further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law, Bill Woelffer and other relatives.

A memorial in Lyle's name is being established.

Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services in Markesan is honored to be serving the family.