Lyle Knudson, 91, of Havre, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at his home surrounded by family. Cremation has taken place and a private family celebration of Lyle's life will be held. Memorials in Lyle's name may be made to Shriner's Hospital, the First Lutheran Church of Havre, or the charity of the donor's choice. Holland and Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit Lyle's online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for his family at www.hollandbonine.com .

Lyle was born on October 12, 1927 to Albert and Dorothy (Schafer) Knudson in Havre, MT. He attended country school and later Havre Public Schools. On June 4, 1950 Lyle married Anna Marie Anderson and the couple had two children, Mike and Cheryl. Lyle was self-employed and owned the Pehlke/Knudson Conoco. He also farmed and ranched.

Lyle was involved in many organizations including, the Havre Chamber of Commerce and was a member of the Masonic Lodge Order #55, 1st Lutheran Church, The Fraternal Order of Eagles and The Elks Lodge. He enjoyed fishing and spending time caring for his yard and gardening.

Lyle was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Lloyd, Stanley and Glenn; and sisters, Doral Andrew and Violet Swick.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Anna of Havre; children, Cheryl (Jim) Kuka and Michael (Cindy) all of Havre; grandchildren, Jared Kuka of Glasgow, Kirsten (Adam) Hawkaluk of St. Ignatius and Kaylee (Jeremy) Woodwick of Havre; 9 greatgrandchildren; and siblings, Gladys Rhode of Bismarck, ND and David of Havre.