Lyle F. Storrer, 89

Lyle F. Storrer, 89, of Traverse City, MI and formerly of Montpelier, passed away on July 6, 2020. He was born on September 19, 1930 in Montpelier to Adolph and Mildred M. (Wueger) Storrer. Lyle graduated from Montpelier High School in 1949 and spent two years at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. He honorably served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. On July 5, 1953 he married Joyce A. Echler in Montpelier.

Lyle retired from Winco Industries in Tipp City in 1994. Prior to retirement, he was the past president and C.E.O. of Mohawk Tools in Montpelier until 1987. After retirement, Lyle had his own consulting firm until 2001. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Montpelier and was a Mason and Worshipful Waster in the Blue Lodge in Montpelier and also a member of the Zenobia Shrine in Toledo. Lyle was also a former member of the Montpelier Park Board.

Lyle is survived by his wife, Joyce A. Storrer of Traverse City; two children, Brian (Holly) Storrer of Medford, OR and Bobbianne (Lee) Grant of Oldsmar, FL; seven grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren and one brother, Robert Storrer of Montpelier.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two grandchildren, Megan and Joseph Grant.

Lyle will be laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery in Montpelier. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church in Montpelier or Montpelier Parks and Recreation.

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