ObituaryRichard B. Lyman, 88, Chanhassen farmer
Richard B. (Dick) Lyman, 88, a1ife-�
long farmer who served on the Chan-
hassen Township Board of'Supervi-
sors for nine years and was its chair-
man when it merged with the cities
of Chanhassen, Chaska and Victoria,
died Saturday in Weslaco, Texas.
Lyman's grandfather, Henry, had
homesteaded in Minnesota in 1853
and was involved in forming Chan-
hassen Township.
His family had lived in the township
for more than a century. Their farm
was known as Aifalfadale because his
father, Arthur, operated a successful Church of Excelsior. He and his wig
seed business. of 58 years, Mary Frances, spent wir,
tern in Weslaco and summers 11
Lyman raised sheep and turkeys on
the farm until he retired in the early
1970s.
He served on the Township Board
from 1958 to 1967 and believed that
it should be merged with the sur-
rounding cities, said his son., Rich-
ard, of Edina. The merger was ap-
proved by voters in 1967.
I Spring Park.
Besides his wife and son, he is sur
vived by daughters Jean Meuwissei
of Chanhassen and Ann Hokeness o
Elkton, Minn., and seven grandchil
dren.
A memorial service will be held at
p.m. Thursday at the Cong-regationa
Church of Excelsior, 471 3rd St., Ex
Lyman was a fervent- Republican celsior. Arrangements are by the
and a member of the Congregational, Huber Funeral Home.