Lyle L. Seegrist, age 79, of Butte

Lyle Seegrist, age 79, passed away peacefully in his home on August 9, 2023, in Butte, MT, after a long battle with Parkinsons. Lyle was born on August 26, 1943, in Lusk, Wyoming, to Amiel and Ruby Seegrist. Lyle moved around a lot as a young kid, mostly in Idaho. He graduated from Bruno High School in 1964. He had his son, Terry, and daughter, Shelley, while he still lived in Idaho.

In 1983 he moved to Butte. On St Patty’s Day in 1984, he met the love of his life, Eileen. They were quickly married on October 27^th, 1984. They proceeded to have their daughters Katelyn and Colette.

Lyle was always a hands-on guy. He started fencing out of their home as the “Fence Doctor.” In 1988, Lyle opened the doors to Continental Fence up on Front St. After a fire, they reopened Continental Fence in 1993 at its current location on Lexington Ave. After many years, he finally retired and handed the reigns over to his daughter and son-in-law, Colette and Cody Lacey.

Lyle was always an adventurous man. He loved hunting, fishing, and camping. He took pride in teaching and coaching his kids while they grew up. He loved playing games including cards, boards games, and, especially, cribbage!

Lyle is proceeded in death by his daughter, Katelyn; parents; in-laws, Ray and Marie Flick; and brothers and sisters, Leonard, Dale, Virginia, and, his twin, Lylia.

Lyle is survived by his loving wife, Eileen; daughters, Colette (Cody, Butte, MT), and Shelley (Roy, Booneville, AR); son, Terry (Jessie, Mountain Home, ID); sister, Violet (Kuna, ID); and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Visitation will be held at 10am on Monday, August 14^th at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 2100 Farragut Ave. in Butte. Funeral Mass will begin at 11am at the church.

Rite of Committal will be held the morning of Tuesday, August 15^th at Holy Cross Cemetery, 4700 Harrison Ave, Butte, MT. The time of the committal will be announced during mass on Tuesday.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Chelsea Bailey Animal Shelter, 699 Centennial Ave. Butte, MT.

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Axelson Funeral & Cremation Service has be privileged to care for Lyle and his family.

Service Schedule

Visitation

10:00 a.m.

Monday August 14, 2023

St. Ann's Catholic Church

2100 Farragut Ave.

Butte, Montana 59701

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Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

Monday August 14, 2023

St. Ann's Catholic Church

2100 Farragut Ave.

Butte, MT 59701

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Rite of Committal

9:00 A.M.

Tuesday August 15, 2023

Holy Cross Cemetery

4700 Harrison Ave.

Butte, Montana 59701

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