Vance E. Lytle

January 22, 1923 - February 1, 2018

Vance E. Lytle, 95, of Akron, Indiana passed at 7:00 pm, Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018 at Mason Health Care Center of Warsaw, Indiana. He was born on Jan. 22, 1923 in Fulton County, Indiana to William and Mary Jenny (Vance) Lytle. On March 29, 1947, in Silver Lake, he married Arlene Anna Alexander, at her parents' residence. Vance was a mechanic in the area which included working for South End Motors. He retired from American LaFrance where he delivered fire trucks and serviced others trucks. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He attended the Akron Church of God for over 60 years where he was an usher on many Sundays. He also served on the Yellow Creek Lake Campground Board. He had an affinity for Ford automobiles and drove them throughout his life. He enjoyed reading, mowing, and spending time at the restaurant with friends. Survivors and place of residence: Twin daughters - Sheryl Ruegner – Warsaw, Ind. Sharon and husband Terry Tomlinson - Mansfield, Ohio Son - Randall and wife Carol Lytle - Union, West Virginia Grandchildren - Cory Lytle, Ceridwen Ruegner, Cassandra Lytle, Wes Tomlinson, Shawn Ruegner and Eric Tomlinson 5 Great-Grandchildren Preceded in Death By: Parents Wife – Arlene Lytle (2013) Son-in-law - Walter Ruegner Sisters – Helen Croussore, Betty Melton, and Ruth Brown Brother – William Lytle Jr. Time and Date of Services: 10:30 am, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018 Place of Services: Hartzler Funeral Home 305 West Rochester Street Akron, Indiana Minister: Pastor Kathy Nelson Place of Burial: Akron Cemetery, Akron, Indiana with graveside military rites preformed by the Fulton County Honor Guard. Visitation Hours: 5 pm to 7 pm, Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018 at Hartzler Funeral Home Akron, Indiana Memorial Contributions to: Akron Church of God