Lyle R. Reed born on November 10, 1943, in Sterling, IL, to Russell and Evelyn (Price) Reed, Lyle passed away peacefully on October 19, 2026, at Bethany Home in Dubuque, IA, surrounded by loved ones. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM, on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Sterling. Friends may call at the church from 10 AM until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling. Visitation will also be held from 5 to 7 PM, on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Furlong Funeral Chapel in Galena, IL.

Lyle graduated from Sterling High School in 1961 and continued his education at the Rockford School of Business. He began his career at Canfield Clinic in Rockford before returning to his passion for farming in 1963. For more than four decades, he farmed in the Sterling area and contributed to the local agricultural community.

In 1964, Lyle married Ann Landis. They had two sons, Brian and Mark. He later married Jean Morthland in 1985. In 1997, he met his life partner, Stan Shippert, with whom he shared many cherished years. Lyle was an active member of the Whiteside County Farm Bureau and the Whiteside County Haymakers. He also served on the board of the Morrison Farmers Elevator and as a trustee of Wesley United Methodist Church.

After retiring from farming, Lyle enjoyed attending auctions, antiquing, and decorating and restoring the homes he and Stan shared. He lived bravely with Parkinson’s disease for 16 years while continuing to pursue his interests. Lyle and Stan loved to travel, visiting destinations around the world, including Alaska, Hawaii, Iceland, Norway, Central America, the Panama Canal, and Europe.

Lyle is survived by his life partner, Stan Shippert; his son, Mark (Ann) Reed of New Hampshire; three grandsons, Nathan Reed, Michael (Amanda) Reed, and Joshua (Kylie) Reed; four great-grandchildren, Case, Barrett, Ellerie, and Luciana; his brother, Donnie (Bonnie) Reed; his nephew, Christopher; his niece, Nicole; and many cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Brian, and his grandson Brandon.

Memorial contributions may be made to organizations supporting Parkinson’s disease, Bethany Home in Dubuque, or Hospice of Dubuque.

Online condolences may be shared at www.furlongfuneralchapel.com.