Danville, IL - Lyle L. Wright, 83, of Danville passed away 5:51 AM on May 20, 2026 with his family by his side.

Lyle was born on February 23, 1943 the son of Jerry and Yvonne (Langlett) Wright in Danville, IL. He married Louise L. Holycross on November 27, 1965 in Bismarck, IL and she survives.

Survivors include his wife of 60-years, Louise Wright of Danville, IL, his children, Robin (Ryan) Christie of Noblesville, IN and Chad (Jodi) Wright of Danville, IL, five grandchildren, Grant, Madelyn and Sophia Christie all of Noblesville, IN and Carley and Kendall Wright of Danville, IL as well as several nieces and nephews.

Lyle is preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Lillian Stiegman and his brother, John Wright.

Lyle was a retried Yardmaster for the Norfolk & Western Railroad and attended St James United Methodist Church in Danville, IL. He enjoyed spending his free time playing golf, cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals and Illini basketball teams and loved spending time with is grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville, Illinois, 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Illinois 61834. Stephanie Spangler will officiate. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 1-2:00 PM on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at the funeral home in Danville, IL.

Memorials may be made in Lyle's memory to the Alzheimer's Association.

The family invites you to share memories, photos, and messages of comfort on his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com .