Lyles Carol Solberg, age 97, passed away on March 21, 2025 in New Glarus, WI. She was born on December 5, 1927, in Primrose, WI to parents, Henry and Clara (Slotten) Jelle.

Lyles married Russell R. Solberg on October 2, 1945. Together, they raised 4 children and were married 57 years, before Russell passed away in 2002. Throughout her working years, Lyles worked in residential housekeeping and went on to work as a mail clerk for Rural Insurance Company, retiring in 1992. She was a longtime member of First United Church of Christ in Belleville.

Lyles enjoyed reading and spending time outdoors. She especially loved hiking and camping with her grandchildren. She was also a dedicated Milwaukee Brewers fan and hardly ever missed watching a game.

Lyles is survived by her daughter, Linda Lettman; her son, Larry Solberg; grandchildren, Lori Sobon, Jim (Katti) Blumer, Mike Blumer, Kurt Lettman, Brandon (Sherry) Lettman, Tony Solberg, Ryan Solberg, Paul Solberg, and Randi Ruppert; great-grandchildren, Lyndsie, Taylor, Aishlinn, Myles, Grace, and Samantha; her sister, Berneice Jelle; sister-in-law, Hannah Jelle; and several nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, children, Patricia (Stanley) Schiewe and Wayne Solberg; son-in-law, Robert Lettman; one great-grandson in infancy, Donald Sobon; sister, Hazel Keehn; and brothers, Elmer Jelle and Orvin Jelle.

A private service will take place at Primrose Cemetery. To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

Lyle Solberg

December 05, 1927 - March 21, 2025

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