Howard James Kyle, 85, of Colorado Springs, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was born on July 12, 1939, in Elkins, West Virginia, to Kenneth and Melba Kyle.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Wilhelmine (Froschauer) Kyle; his son, Kevin Kyle; stepdaughters, Toni Vroman and Christine Azzone; grandchildren, Megan Lukowiak, Logan Kyle, and Ethan Kyle; brothers, Frank Kyle, Jeff Kyle, Allen Kyle, and Walter Kyle; and sisters, Patty Shepard, Sue Jones, Ardith Turner, and Millie Hendon.
Howard was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth J. and Melba Isenhart Kyle; his brother, John “Butch” Kyle; his sisters, Emma Jean Kyle, Gladys White, and Kathryn Goodnow; and his stepson, Ronald Vroman.
Howard proudly served 29 years in the U.S. Army, including tours in Korea and Vietnam, and retired with the rank of Sergeant Major. Following his military career, he worked as a life insurance agent and later as a realtor.
He enjoyed stamp collecting, wood carving, and painting. In his free time, he was fond of watching westerns.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Shrine of Remembrance Funeral Home, followed by a graveside service at 12:00 p.m. at Pikes Peak National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Howard’s name to the Patriot Guard Riders of Colorado.
The Buckley SFB military Retiree Activities Office (RAO) would like to offer our sincere condolences and our gratitude for SGM Kyle’s 29 years of distinguished service to our country in the Army. If you would like help with any matters related to casualty assistance, Defense Finance & Accounting Service, Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Veterans Affairs (VA), etc. you can contact our office on Buckley SFB at 720-847-6693 or raobuckley@gmail.com. The RAO is staffed by volunteers, all military retirees themselves, and our sole purpose is to provide assistance to any military retirees and surviving spouses/family members with anything related to their military service and/or benefits, in particular during difficult times such as this. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
Steve Young
Lt Col, USAF, Ret
Director, Buckley SFB RAO
My deepest condolences to all the Kyle family! I did not ever meet Howard but have been blessed to know the rest of the Kyle family as dear friends. Please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers and may God bring you peace and comfort in the passing of your brother.
Joyce Harshbarger Hutton, Elkins, WV