Lyle Engquist, age 82, of Cambridge, died November 26, 2024 at home. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, November 30th at Strike Life Tributes in Cambridge. A time for visiting will be held one hour prior to the service. Memorials can be given to Cambridge Senior Activity Center.
Lyle Allen Engquist was born July 10, 1942, on the family farm in Bradford Township, Isanti County, Minnesota to Alex and Ida (Miller) Engquist. He graduated from Cambridge High School in 1960. On August 8, 1964, Lyle married Jacquelyn “Jackie” Schaff. In 1968 they purchased a farm one mile from Lyle’s parents homestead, and they have lived there ever since. Lyle loved dairy and crop farming. While farming, Lyle also worked for Wayne Norberg and Odmark Electric before becoming a Master Electrician and starting his own business, Engquist Electric. Lyle hired and mentored many young people between his farm and electrical business. He enjoyed teaching them and they were like family. Lyle enjoyed engaging conversations. He always had a story and often a clever comeback. He also enjoyed listening to country music and sports, usually while driving his tractor. Lyle kept a close eye on all the activities around the farm. He and Jackie frequently would go out for an afternoon ride to check the fields on their golf cart. He loved what he did and would not have wanted to do anything else.
Lyle died November 26, 2024 at home at the age of 82. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Lyle will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 60 years, Jackie; son, Jeff (Danna) Engquist; daughter, Julie (Tom) Foss; sisters, Elaine Engquist Hierlinger and LaVonne (Doug) Springer; grandchildren, Taylor and Brady Engquist and Abby and Allison Foss; and by many other relatives and friends.
The family would like to thank Allina Home Care and St. Croix Hospice for the wonderful care.
Jackie, I just saw this and wanted to express my hope for your comfort and peace as you move forward without Lyle at your side. Back in the days when you were teaching us how to sew, prepare meals, use manners that showed our respect for others, etc…and when you guided Lori Olson (Kahring) and I as we created and sewed our matching pajamas in your class (except hers were pink flowers and mine yellow), I was learning things regarding ‘home-making’ that would never come close to being mastered to the degree that you had achieved…but your goal of role-modeling and therefore spreading grace, kindness, patience, warmth and fun to others lives and homes was an inspiration to me. I didn’t know Lyle but I remember you speaking of him and thinking what a fortunate guy he was to have you for a wife….and I’m sure you would say, visa versa. I’m grateful that both of you gifted our community for such a long time. Thank you Jackie!
Jackie, Jeff & Danna, Julie & Tom, Elaine and family.
So sorry for your loss.
Patti just informed me yesterday.
I was so Blessed to get to know Lyle and your family early on in my Career. I attribute the success in my insurance business with Farm Bureau to the many hard working Farm Families in the Chisago, Isanti, Pine and Kanabec county area for having the faith and trust in me by giving me the opportunity to work with them. Lyle was a kind, loving hard working Husband, Father, and good friend to those that were fortunate to know him.
I really enjoyed working with him and have great memories of when he helped me wire the addition on my remodel. It was a big project because I had a daughter on the way. I had confidence that he would make my house safe and we’d get it wired correctly. He let me work with them so we had an opportunity to spend some time together and tell some stories. Thanks Lyle & Jackie for bringing me into your circle. Lyle will be missed but not forgotten. Love, Steve & Dana Hendren