Obituary for Lyle A. Pickart

Lyle Andrew Pickart, 89 of Brooklyn Park, passed away July 28, 2019. Lyle was born August 12, 1929, in Watkins, IA, the son of Oscar and Mary (Boddicker) Pickart. He served in the Iowa National Guard and Reserve from 1948 to 1961. The majority of Lyle’s career was in commercial window sales. A man of strong faith, he cherished his time in Bible Study Fellowship. He was a dedicated Twins & Vikings fan. He excelled at baseball, playing for LaPlante-Choate in the M-J League in Iowa. He won the 1952 batting trophy with a .452 average. Lyle also loved golf and held dear an annual Wisconsin golf outing, sadly missing the 30th anniversary this year. Some of his most enjoyable times were spent up at the cabin on Ripple Lake, he and Allene enjoyed their time together and hosting others for over 40 years.

Preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Allene; his children, Brett Pickart, Terry Schulz; and granddaughter, Melanie Bencker.

Survived by his children, Barry (Mary) Pickart, and Chris (Jeff) Griffith, Cory Bencker; grandchildren, Lindsey (Evan) Griffith, Kelsey Griffith, Brian (Shelly) Starkovich, Tracy (Joe) Vaa, Jacob Bencker, Sammy Bencker; great grandchildren, Wyatt, Carson, Nolan, Ayden, Halle and Keira; his sister, Sr. Romaine (Pearl) Pickart, OSF and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation 1 hour prior to service at New Hope Church, 4225 Gettysburg Ave. N., New Hope, MN. Celebration of Life at 11 AM Saturday, August 10, 2019. Interment at Champlin Cemetery