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Lyle Steece Obituary
In Loving Memory
Lyle Steece
August 26, 1959 - July 2, 2025
CELEBRATION OF LIFE
Saturday, July 19, 2025
1:00 - 3:00 P.M.
Occasion Center/ Senior Center
(Old Junior High Building)
East 4th Street
Spencer, Iowa
INURNMENT
To be held at a later date.
North Lawn Cemetery
Spencer, Iowa
Lyle Joseph Steece, son of Spencer and DeLorres (Marble) Steece, was born August 26, 1959 in Primghar, Iowa. He began his education in Lake Center and then attended Hartley and Spencer school systems.
As a young man, Lyle became interested in music and entertaining which led to a career in the music industry. He was known as “The Vulcan” and played at various Spencer venues as well as Lost Island, Arnold’s Park and other communities. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2009. Lyle met Buddy Holly’s wife, Maria, at the Surf Ballroom and was proud to call her his friend. He was also a friend of the Beatles original drummer, Pete Best.
Lyle passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025 in Spencer, Iowa, at the age of 65. He was preceded in death by his parents, Spencer and DeLorres; step father, Ernest Muchow; brother, Larry Steece; and brothers-in-law, Jeff Fredrickson and David Peters.
He is survived by his significant other, Sarah Griffin of Spencer, Iowa; siblings, Linda (Dennis) Willemssen of Charles City, Iowa, Garry (LuAnne Becker) Steece of Spencer, Iowa, Deborah Frederickson of Dickens, Iowa and Kathy Peters of Dickens, Iowa; several nieces and nephews; and special friend, Kevin Swancutt.
Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home
Memories and Condolences
for Lyle Steece
Teril Morton
July 12, 2025
Sorry to hear about the loss of Lyle. Scott, Lyle, and myself had some good adventures in high school. The world misses a guitar hero.
Sandra Hollesen
July 10, 2025
So sorry about the loss of Lyle. He will always be a legend to those of us who knew him.
Doyle ENGEBRETSON
July 10, 2025
Our Sympathy to the Family and Friends of Lyle, lots of memories from the years gone by.
William McHugh
July 9, 2025
RIP Vulcan...
One of a kind and one that was kind.
Tammy Baysinger
July 9, 2025
So sorry to hear of Lyle's passing. Thoughts and prayers to his family. RIP Lyle
Laura Brausey-Hamann
July 8, 2025
Kathy, sorry to hear about Lyle's passing. Every time he saw me, he would say hello. Nice guy
Diane Berg
July 8, 2025
Prayers to Sarah and Lyle’s family. Lyle was such a nice man and a good friend. I’m sorry I will be out of town for his celebration of life but will be thinking of all of you. Rest in peace Lyle
Brenda (Berg) King
July 6, 2025
Kathy and family, I am so sorry for your loss and hate that you guys are having to go through this!! My prayers are with you all and I'm sending hugs your way!!
Dave & LuAnn Garnjobst
July 5, 2025
Rest in peace Lyle! Prayers to all!
Cher Lindahl
July 5, 2025
I’m sorry to hear of Lyle’s passing may GOD wrap his arms around you all xo
Beth Reskie
July 5, 2025
Lyle was a good person. Now you can rest in peace. He will be up in heaven with his beloved family. Sorry for your loss.
Diane Mozena
July 5, 2025
My Sympathy. Rest in Peace Vulcanyou will be missed!
Sheila Steece
July 5, 2025
Blessings to the family he was a good fellow send my condolences
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