CENTERVILLE, OH - Lyle Duane Hulce, age 87, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025, at Courtyard of Centerville, Centerville, OH, with his loving family surrounding him. Lyle was born on November 17, 1937, in Kingsford, MI. He worked as a pipefitter/welder during his working career. He was known for his love of God and family and was a charter member of Community Bible Chapel, Norway, MI. His life was a beautiful example of God’s commandment to “love your neighbor as yourself”. If you asked for or needed help, he was always available, working as a plumber, welder, carpenter, farm helper, butcher, and lumberman in his helping career. He traveled to Central America, Africa, and Canada, using his skills on the mission field. Lyle was an avid outdoorsman; hunting, fishing, and trapping, and passed on his love of these to many of his grandchildren.

He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Gloria Hulce (Blackberg); sister Sannie Giuliani; brothers, Frank Hulce and Wayne (Mary) Hulce; sister-in-law, Nancy Hulce; daughters, Karen (Wally) Hoppe, Cindy (Dick) Berlinski, Susie (Tim) Beaulier, and Linda (Jim) Rogers, 9 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Mae (Witz) Hulce; brothers, Dave and Ron Hulce; sisters, Alice Simonetti, June Hirte, Pauline King, and Wanda Lesandrini; son, Keith Aaron Hulce, who died at birth, and son-in-law, Dick Berlinski.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Washington Heights Baptist Church, 5650 Far Hills Ave, Dayton, OH 45429 beginning at 10:00 AM. A funeral service will follow at the church at 11:00 AM, officiated by Pastor Justin Hoppe. Flowers may be delivered to the church between 8:00-10:00 AM on Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to the church, in honor of Lyle. Burial will be at Quinnesec Cemetery, Quinnesec, MI. A memorial service will be held at Community Bible Chapel, W 6507 US-2, Norway, MI at a later date. For additional information and to view Lyle’s online obituary, please visit www.churchfuneralsdirect.com.

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