Gloria S. Lytle

The beautiful spirit of Gloria Stephanie Lytle recently, 7-30-21, entered the gates of heaven. Born on March 14, 1928, Gloria was quick to learn and show some pluck. Her first job as a pre-teen was packing/selling pickles. Because of her fervent dislike of that job, and with the sincere desire to be canned, she asked for a raise after the first day… and received it! Her aim while attending UW-Madison for two years was to enter into the Pharmacy field. It didn’t take long for her to realize that science and spelling (particularly the 18-letter medications) along with their pronunciations were her two weakest subjects. So she became a secretary at A.O. Smith where she met the love of her life, Gordon Lytle. From her own admission, it was not “love at first sight,” it took a few minutes! They were married for nearly 58 years.
Together they had six children: the late Dawn (Edward) Bautz, Luann (Jeffrey) Weber, Dennis (Janet), Jeffrey (Dawn), Marshall and the late Jason. Their beloved grandchildren number 15: the late Jason Bautz, Jeremy (Shanna) Bautz, Ryan Bautz. Kevin (Caryn) Johnson, Janine (Matt) Hungerford, Brent (Krysti) Johnson, Taryn Johnson, Ross (Carrie) Lytle, Daniel (Amber) Lytle, Carlene (Francis Las Pinas) Lytle, Rebecca Klentz, Theresa (Charles) Taylor, Melinda (Brandon) Reinert, Todd Lytle, and Reba (Andrew) Heron.
They also had 19 great grandchildren: Alexis Bautz, Madelyn and Isaac Johnson, Vash and Zenity Hungerford, Oliver and Emily Johnson, Maci, Ella, Paige and Emmett Lytle, Marissa Barrett, Shawna and Jayden Taylor, Dayton Reinert, Silas, Aryanna, and Kayah, and Thea Lytle.
“Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb, a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them!” Ps. 127: 3-4
Gloria and Gordon had an exemplary marriage with great love and humor to smooth out any rough spots. Their happiest moments were immersed in family and friends. They traveled extensively across the country and to Germany but only to destinations which ultimately ended with a family visit. They danced beautifully together and spent most of their time enjoying each other’s company, although they also pursued individual interests.
Gloria loved to make crafty items as gifts, dabbling in sewing, knitting and the like. She was a skilled homemaker and always used her time constructively. She is most famously remembered, however, for her abundant production of chocolate chip cookies which were always available for anyone who dropped in on her and given to anyone she popped in on as well.
She was a very positive person and could converse with absolutely anyone. She was a great one to break the ice in any awkward situation. When she would go into the coatroom at church, all the people who had been in there would emerge laughing.
We, the family, are extremely pleased that her final destination has been attained, so she will no longer make everyone nervous in her assisted living facility by rocking her Broda chair! It is certain that the joy in heaven has increased sevenfold! This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it! Ps 118:24
The funeral service for Gloria will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at Evert-Luko Funeral Home, 170 Warren Avenue, Hartland. Family and friends are welcomed to visit directly at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Entombment will be at Wisconsin Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made in Gloria's name to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.