Kenneth S Pyle went to be with the Lord on May 21, 2024, at the age of 99.  Ken was born in Marshall Indiana on May 2, 1925, to Clarence and Gladys Pyle.  He married Julie Smith Pyle on July 20th, 1952, and loved her faithfully until her death on April 2, 2022.  Ken graduated from Purdue University (Go Boilermakers) with a degree in Agricultural Engineering and worked as a County Conservationist for the US Soil Conservation Service in Carol County in 1950.  Besides his "day" job, Ken also ran a working family farm.  He retired from the SCS in 1980.  He then started his own business, Land Inc., as a land use consultant.  He fully retired at the age of 80. Ken enjoyed being active and loved spending time with his family.  He sang in the church chair, loved to read, especially the Sunday comics and could be heard laughing out loud.  His favorite food was ice cream.  He was a gentle, kind man who loved the Lord and his family.  One of his favorite sayings was "See ya later, alligator" when saying goodbye, to which the response was "After while crocodile" which always made him smile and chuckle. Celebrating Ken's life are his children Michael (Nancy) Pyle, Larry (Pam)Pyle, Linda (Mike) Hulse, Julia Diane (Brett dec.) Cost. Ken was blessed with 9 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.  He was proceeded in death by his beloved, Julie, his parents and brothers, Herman and Conard. Dad, you were a gift and a blessing to us.  We miss you and will see you "Another day in paradise." Services:  The Pyle family will receive friends on Wednesday-June 26, from 10am until his celebration of life service at 11am, at The Parish House (former United Methodist Church)118 N. Union St., in Delphi, Indiana, Rev. Doug Litsey officiating. Burial to follow at Masonic Cemetery, Delphi.  To view his obit or to send an online condolence to the family, visit: http://www.abbottfuneralhome.com
Abbott Funeral Home, Inc., Delphi, is assisting the family with arrangements.