Lucas ‘Lyle’ Djernes

Lucas “Lyle” Djernes, 89, of Central City, Nebraska died Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Bryan West in Lincoln. Graveside services will be Friday, April 18, 2025, at 2 p.m. at the Central City Cemetery with Pastor Jim Garfield officiating. There will be no visitation. Burial will be in the Central City Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated at a later date. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.soltwagnerfuneral. Lyle was born on April 24, 1935, to Lucas and Llewella (Ehrsam) Djernes in Marquette. He grew up in the Marquette area and attended Marquette grade schools. He then graduated from Central City High School. He married Mary Lou Flodman on Jan. 2, 1955, in Hordville. Lyle helped his dad on the family farm near Central City and later started an engine repair business which became Lyle’s Repair. He was still active in his business up until the time of his death. Lyle enjoyed antique cars, motorcycles, and tractors. He also enjoyed going to auctions and spending his evenings reading.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou; four sons, Leon (Amy) Djernes of Grand Island, Ralph (Chris) Djernes of Central City, Rory (Lori) Djernes of Grand Island, and Matt (Mechell) Djernes of Central City; 13 grandchildren; and 25 great grandchildren.

Lyle was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Edgar Djernes; sister, Melva Rae Brisino; and great-grandchildren, Addison Grace Djernes, Brooklyn Sue Djernes, and Asher Morriss.

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