Lyle C. Kovar, 73, passed away Friday, October 12, 2012 surrounded by his loving family.

A celebration of Lyle’s life is planned for Saturday November 17th in Centralia Mo at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church.

Lyle was the son of the late Adolph and Frances Nemec Kovar. He was a retired Executive with Square D Company and a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Lyle enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing cards with his family and friends. Lyle touched many peoples lives and found his greatest joy in helping others and spending time with his children and grandchildren.

He is survived by his sons, Jeff Kovar and wife Jodie of Centralia, and Jim Kovar; daughters, Luann May and husband John, and Lori Rawls and husband Townes all of Lexington, KY; brother Leroy Kovar and wife Katy; sister, Betty DeLany and husband Dave, grandchildren Chandler Kovar, Morgan and Madison May, Ashton, Abby Grace, and Audrey Rawls; Nephews Kyle and wife Quenna, Brian Kovar and wife Pam and children Kannon, Kinley, and Kourtlyn.

He was preceded in death by his Parents, and sister, Shirley Serbousek

Memorials may be made to Boone Hospital Hospice 1600 East Broadway Columbia, MO 65201.