Lyle E. Stout, 75, died November 15 at Hoisington, Kansas. He was born April 26, 1936 at Laird, Kansas, the son of Harold Leo and Myrtle (Farris) Stout. He was a 1954 graduate of Hoisington High School. A life-long Hoisington resident, he was self-employed. Mr. Stout was a hard worker, loyal friend, he enjoyed horseback riding, camping, boating and fishing, gardening, yard work and helping others. He was a Jeff Gordon fan and enjoyed discussing NASCAR with his son Wayne. He loved and cared for animals. Survivors include two sons; Wayne Stout and his wife Susan, Hoisington, Kansas; Dennis Stout, Wichita, Kansas; three daughters; Jaye Lynn Keil, Russell, Kansas; JoAnn Martin, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and Sarah Stout, Kansas City, Missouri; one brother, Dean Stout, Hoisington, Kansas; ten grandchildren; and ten great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Francis Stout; two sons; John Stout and Roy Stout; and by a grandson, Zachary Stout. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 19, 2011 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington. The Reverend Dick Ogle will officiate. Burial will be at the Hoisington Cemetery. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Friday, November 18, and from 9:00 a.m. to service time all at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington. Memorials are suggested to Kans for Kids, in care of the funeral home.