Lyle Robert Coen

Lyle Robert Coen, 77, of Cedar Falls, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Harmony Waterloo. He was born in Charles City on February 12, 1947, son of Clyde and Velma (Rodamaker) Coen.  Lyle graduated from State College High School in May 1965. He worked for the City of Cedar Falls then enlisted in the Army serving from August 1966-August 1969 including a tour in Vietnam. Lyle married Lynne Stitchman on April 28, 1972, in Galena, Illinois, and they had two children together before her untimely death in 1975. He worked for Heating & Cooling Supply of Waterloo with his father-in-law, then went to work as a driver for Martin Brothers for 25 years until his retirement.

Lyle was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lynne; his long-term companion, Debbie Schemmel; and sisters, Sandra Hickman and Doris Schmitt. He is survived by his son, Jeffrey (Andrea) Coen of Cedar Falls; daughter, Kristina Bachmann of Huron, SD; grandchildren: Jordan, Alex, Brendan, Aidan and Gracie; 6 great-grandchildren; sisters, Linda (Bob) Wical of Culpepper, VA and Reva Tegtmeier of Phoenix, AZ; brother, Neil Coen of GA; grand-dog, Rocky; and many friends and extended family members.

Lyle's Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, September 9, 2024, with Visitation on Sunday from 2-4:00 pm both at Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home of Cedar Falls.  Burial with Military Honors to follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery.  Memorials may be directed to the Cedar Bend Humane Society or AMVETS Post 49.

Lyle was a very particular man who enjoyed precision workmanship and fashionable clothing and was passionate about nice cars and motorcycles.  A recent gift to himself was his 2023 Mercedes Benz and a favorite pastime was watching Mecum Auto Auctions and Classic Westerns on TV.  Lyle loved his time on the acreage and spent most of his spare time working in the yard.  He spent many hours hunting fieldstone which were used to build his outdoor fireplace and other home improvements, fulfilling his vision for the acreage.  Lyle also cherished time spent with family and drinking coffee with his friends every week.