Lyle Cline

Lyle “Deane” Cline, or Deane, as he was known most of his life, was born May 1, 1930, to Everett Cline and Bessie Brinley, in Glendive, Mont. He grew up in Wilbaux, Mont., and attended school in Wilbaux County.
Deane had several siblings, Paul, Roland, Walter, Arlene and Dorothy. He was also married four times, to whom one of which was twice, and Alice Hagenlock was a longtime spouse of over 30 years. Deane had four sons, Robert, Ronald, Harry and Thomas, with four grandchildren, Veronica, Hugh, Ashley and Matthew.
Deane had accomplished a lot in his time here on earth, ranging from lumber mill, national grassland/Forest Service, certified firefighter and EMT, master electrician, master mechanic, business owner, farmer/rancher with a Cline family cattle brand around 1970s, logging truck driver, lineman, and animal and plant lover, although he had never graduated from high school.
Deane also served in the Korean War from March 7, 1949 until Nov. 3, 1952, receiving numerous medals, to include Army of Occupation-Japan, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, 1 Service Star, United Nations Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and an Honorable Discharge.
He served as Sergeant 1st Class Air Man and was also a flight mechanic. He wore many hats and did many things. He will be forever remembered as a loving, goodhearted man, father, grandfather, patriot and friend. Rest in peace and thank you for your service.
Deane, of Custer, S.D., passed away Nov. 23, 2021, at Fountain Springs Healthcare in Rapid City, S.D. He was 91.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Ronald Cline.
Dean is survived by his spouse, Alice Hagenlock; sons, Harry Cline, Tommy Cline and Bob Cline; and grandchildren, Ashley, Veronica, Matthew and Hugh.
Visitation will be at 9 a.m. Dec. 1 at Chamberlain McColley’s Funeral Home in Custer. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Dec. 1 Chamberlain McColley’s Funeral Home in Custer.
Committal services are at 2:30 p.m., Dec. 1 at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, S.D.
Arrangements have been placed in the care of Chamberlain McColley’s Funeral Home in Custer.

 

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