Dorman ‘Hillbilly’ Lyda, age 90, of Phillips WI, formerly of Isabela MI, passed away suddenly on Saturday August 1, 2020 at Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home in Phillips WI.
Dorman was born on February 8, 1930 in Anton, Texas, the son of Benjamin and Etta (Morrow) Lyda. He served in Korea as a medic in the United States Army. He married Kathleen (LeClaire) on February 6, 1965.
Dorman held many jobs throughout his life. He worked on the ships on the Great Lakes, doing construction, and his last job was at Accurate Corporation in Whitewater WI.
Dorman is survived by daughters Phyllis (David) Benoit of Big Sandy TX, Sheila Lyda of Beaumont TX, Sharon Evans of Bronson TX, Norma (Bruce) Brotz of Phillips WI, Linda Stocks of Delavan WI, and son Larry Tardiff of Madison WI, brothers Jeff of Nederland TX, Jervil of Wilburn AR, and sister Betty Lyda Green of Bull Shoals AR, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, including special niece and nephew Randy and Debbie Stilson.
Dorman is preceded in death by his wife Kathleen, parents, sons Mark and Steven, siblings Alvie,Vernon (Tex), Lawrence (Larry), George (Tom), Wanda.
A celebration of life honoring Dorman will be held at a later date. The Lyda family is being assisted by the Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County.
Ollie Lausten - Cooks, Mi
I am so very sorry for your lose. I new Dormin from Mac’s Bar, he used to come in everyday and hang out with the guys. He always had a smile on his face and the cutest laugh. He is going to be missed dearly. I personally will never forget him, he was so very kind and thoughtful.
Breeze LeClaire-Skorupski - Little Chute, Wi
Going to miss Uncle Dorman!! He was a Wonderful man!!
John Sather - Elkhorn, WI
Middle of December, and I just found out Dorman passed. I used to work with Dorman in Whitewater Wi. Dorman was a great co-worker and a great friend. We used to visit him later at his places in the UP. I will miss Dorman a great deal and hope he is in a better place.