CALEDONIA—Lyle C. Andersen, 70, went into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, August 6, 2015. Born in Racine on October 4, 1944, he was the fourth of five children born to LeRoy and Anita (nee Walters) Andersen. Lyle was a 1964 graduate of Washington Park High School and afterwards earned a tech degree as a machinist. On June 21, 1969, Lyle was married to the love of his life, Catherine Wilinski. Since that day, they shared forty-six beautiful years together. Lyle retired after 31 years at J. I. Case Company as a CNC machinist. He was a member of the CNH 20 year club.In his retirement, he was active with the Friends of the Wind Point Lighthouse. Lyle and his three sons renovated the Fog Horn Building on the grounds of the Lighthouse into the Fog Horn Nautical Museum. He served as curator for several years. Lyle enjoyed woodworking and made bowls and wooden spoons for his family. He enjoyed Bagpipe and Irish music. Lyle loved traveling and visited all of our 50 states by the time he was 50 years old. Lyle and Catherine also went on many cruises to foreign lands the last being to the countries of their heritage – Germany, Denmark and Poland. He was also writing a nautical fiction book for young people. Lyle was very well versed in Great Lakes' nautical history presenting many public programs. He also was featured in several ship wreck documentaries made by South Port Videos which can be seen playing at the Fog Horn Building Museum. Lyle was a faithful church member serving on building and grounds committees. He loved genealogy, completing many history booklets of his family.Most of all, Lyle loved being with his family. He will be dearly missed by his loving wife Catherine; his three sons, Matthew (Diane) Racine; Luke, Racine; Ted (Kristal) Racine; his darling granddaughter Everly Kate; brother Ron (Barbara) of Stuart, FL; sister Janice (Walt) Hanssen of Stuart, FL; sister Cheryl Dexter of Racine; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother David Andersen (Althea).Memorial services will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2015, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 4340 6 Mile Road, Racine, WI 53402 with Pastor Bryan O'Connor officiating. Visitation begins at 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church.The family would like to thank the many doctors and staff members from Wheaton Franciscan, DaVita Home Dialysis and St. Luke's Aurora Hospital who treated Lyle especially Dr. Richard Clark. God bless you all!