Lyle Eugene Ergang

On February 17, 2011 Lyle E. Ergang danced into heaven with Jesus to be reunited with his parents, Emil and Mae (Sturgis) Ergang, his brothers Harold,& Carl, sister Martha, nephews Keith and John. He was born on June 22, 1939 in Kingsley, Michigan. On January 6, 1984 he married Carol (Moore) Barnard, and has lived in Middleville since. In November 1984 he retired on a medical disability. He is survived by his wife, Carol, two sons, Lyle and Jake (Colleen). He loved and was proud of his three granddaughters Karen, Sarah and Beth. He is also survived by three step-sons, Eric, David, and Brad (Chris) Barnard; two brothers, Emil Jr. (Dorothy), and Roger (Vera); sister Rosemary Wilkerson, sisters-in-law Ethel Ergang, and Judy (Gary) Kidder, and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was proud to sponsor a child through World Vision. He was active in the Middleville Lions Club, Habitat for Humanity, the Middleville United Methodist Church where he enjoyed the men's group, then the Welcome Corners United Methodist Church where he liked to peel potatoes and wash dishes! In lieu of flowers please visit someone in a nursing home. Memorial contributions can be made to Habitat for Humanity, PO Box 234, Hastings, MI 49058, the Middleville Lions Club, PO Box 1, Middleville, MI 49333, or Welcome Corners United Methodist Church, 3185 N. M-43, Hastings, MI 49058, or a charity of your choice. \r
Per his request cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on April 2, 2011 at Welcome Corners United Methodist Church. Visitation at 10:00am, services at 11:00am. A luncheon to follow. \r
Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Please visit our website to leave a message or memory to the family.(girrbachfuneralhome.net).