Lyle Zody
Born on October 4, 1940, in Cedar Rapids, IowaPassed on December 12, 2025 in Melbourne Village, Florida
Lyle Zody, 85, of Melbourne Village, Florida passed peacefully at his home December 12, 2025.
Born October 4, 1940, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Lyle lived on the family farm until graduating from Washington High School in 1958.
Lyle immediately began a successful career with Collins Radio in Cedar Rapids, quickly advancing into technical and managerial roles. In 1974 he transferred to Brevard County, with then Rockwell Collins, as one of the original 13 employees at the Melbourne, Florida location. Lyle retired from Rockwell Collins after 40 years of service.
As a founding member of the Mather’s Maulers bicycle group in 1987, Lyle rode his bicycle with close friends for thousands of miles over the next 30 years.
During Lyle’s retirement he enjoyed making and maintaining custom mailboxes for 23 Melbourne Village neighbors, along with various other home projects.
Lyle was a good life-long friend to many.
Surviving are Lyle’s children, Chad Zody of Warner Robins GA, Dawn Osgood of Lake Frederick VA, Dan Zody of Edgewater FL, and Beth Putzbach of Coral Springs FL, and two grandchildren, one great grandson, and his Lab Tillie.
