Harold F. “Tex” Lyman, 75, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017, with his eldest son at his side.

Harold was born June 4, 1941, in Bayard, Nebraska. He spent his childhood in Bayard, and his early teens as a rancher in Montana and Wyoming. In 1956 he moved to Albert Lea with his parents, where he spent his entire adult life. He entered the Navy in January 1959 and after serving his country with honors was discharged in January 1965. His professional career, which spanned over 55 years, was spent building and maintaining ice arenas all over the world.

His pursuits were many, but of note were; hunting, fishing, gunsmithing, amateur radio and collecting and restoring antiques.

He is preceded in death by his wives Wanda G. (Woodruff) Lyman and Gloria J. (Seltun) Peterson, who was his first wife and mother of his four children; brother, Bobby E. Lyman; sister; Loretta J. Anderson; parents Herbert P. Lyman and Elsie M. (Hazen) Lyman.

He is survived by his sister, Wilma M. Grimes; sons Steven L. Lyman (Kattie), Scott M. Lyman and Stewart L. Lyman; daughter, Sherri L. Johannsen;  stepdaughter, Gretchen A. Petterson (John), and family; grandsons Brandon W. Johannsen (Jessica), Joshua S. Lyman (Delma), Reilley S.C. Lyman and Jonah R.O. Lyman; granddaughter, Breanna L. Rhiner; great-grandchildren, which to date are seven; nephews John E. Lyman, Basil D. Carey and Brian W. Carey; as well as his very dear cousins Anelda Mae and Larry Sinks.

Harold was a veteran and served his country with pride and dignity, so he was buried at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Committal services were on Wednesday.

Tex will be fondly remembered by his family and close friends, as well as his love of the outdoors, which oddly enough did not include ice skating.