Elwood "Chip" Lyslo

Chip I will miss you! Please give Mom, Dad, Gram, Vi, and our brothers a hug!! XOXO

This is devastating. I met Chip and played college football with him about 50 years ago and have remained good friends since then. We went through Chiropractic School together as well. He was a devout friend and always placed his friends at a premium. He once drove for 4 hours to surprise me at my 60th birthday and then back home the same night! His integrity was superior. He was totally committed to Diana, Derek, and Brett and spoke of them often. He has left a deep hole in my life. He will be sorely missed by all and certainly me. Love you Chipper.

Kent and I send our love to your whole family. We loved Chip. He was a special friend to us and our boys. He had the biggest heart and would do anything for his family and friends. We love all of you and we will be here for you. Sending prayers.

I worked with Chip at Horizon and was fortunate to be a friend of his! He was so excited about retirement, this is so heartbreaking. My thoughts and prayers to his wife and boys that he talked so highly of! Rest in peace Chip!

My heart is broken.  

Chip and I became friends when I got hired to teach Social Studies in House 7B at Horizon Middle School in 2011.  I was fortunate to be placed on a team with him and his good friend Dan Dahlvang. I ended up teaching next door to him for many years. Chip was my mentor and I learned so many life lessons from Mr. Lyslo!  A few years later, my brother Josh got hired to teach Science at Horizon, and as luck would have it, Chip’s classroom was right between the both of us.  I cannot even begin to explain how much brotherly love and bickering Chip was privileged to listen to…I think he really got a kick out of it! 

When I got hired to coach girls basketball in Moorhead, Chip would regularly attend the games and became close friends with my dad. They shared a similar upbringing, temperament, and the ability to politely let referees know when they disagreed with a call!   We went to Buffalo Wild Wings after every home game. I can still hear Chipper asking if we should “go have a cocktail” after the game.

Chip started to become a member of our family. He attended my kids’ birthday parties and became like a Grandpa to them. My kids loved getting Barnes and Nobles gift cards from Chip on their birthdays, as he was an avid reader and loved to pass along good books. We played golf together, went to games together, coached together…he was simply the best. 

He loved his family and his boys so much!  He talked about them all the time.  A proud father and husband, an excellent teacher who held his students accountable to his high expectations, a coach, a mentor, a colleague, a dear friend…Chip was all of those things wrapped up into one!
I am trying my best to handle this with the mantra of “don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened”. My prayers go out to your whole family, and I have a good feeling Chip is enjoying a cocktail in heaven.

With Love,

Oh Diana, Derrick, n Brett I m so sorry to hear Dear Chip passed away. I ll be thinking about ur whole family at this very difficult time. Prayers for you 🙏 ❤️ all old neighbors 🙏 😢

Prayers for your family. I remember Chip at all of the youth hockey games and visiting at the concession stand when he was there to watch the Spuds.

I am so sorry to hear this. Chip was a lot of fun. We played many games of softball in our younger years, and I really enjoyed his company. Although we did not remain as close in later life, we shared a passion for golf and linked up a time or two. He was always conscious of his son’s successes and he can be proud of their accomplishment. God Speed, my old friend.

Mike and I were so shocked and heartbroken to hear that our good friend Chip passed away. I first met Chip at the old junior high where we both taught. Brett and Riley were in the same grade and played basketball together with Chip being their coach. I didn’t get to know him that well until we worked in House 7B together at the new middle school. It didn’t take long for our friendship to begin. I found him to be smart, interesting, funny and thoroughly enjoyed his “Chipisms”! I witnessed how much he cared about his students, taking care to provide the best instruction that met the needs of all learners. He was always open to modifications for my special needs kids and worked with me to make sure they were successful. He always asked about Mike and how our kids were doing. He took such a genuine interest in other’s lives. Chip was always available when I needed help with something or would just listen, whether it was school related or personal. Even though Chip was busy, he acted like he had all the time in the world if his friends needed him. I knew I could always count on him.

One year for Mike’s birthday in December, I told Chip that I was going to give him a gift of snow blowing/shoveling gear as he ultimately would come home after work and start the snow removal in his suit/tie, overcoat and dress shoes! Of course, Chip knew exactly what was needed and wanted to help. We agreed to meet at Fleet Farm on a Saturday and soon had a cartful of necessary clothes and accessories. As we were looking for one last item, we saw Mike in the store which was unusual because he didn’t frequent Fleet Farm! We were so worried that he’d see us and spoil the birthday surprise! We giggled and laughed as we were ducking and hiding in the aisles until we were in the clear. Mission accomplished!

There are so many stories and experiences that can be told. I am extremely grateful for Chip’s friendship and the years that we worked together. He will forever have a special place in my heart.

We are terribly sad that we could not attend his celebration of life as it would have been great to see the gang and reminisce about our friend. Know that Mike and I are celebrating and cherishing his memory today and always.
Diana, Brett, and Derrick, Chip loved you all very much. He spoke of you often and always with pride. Mike and I are mourning with you for the loss of our dear friend. We hope that your cherished memories will help you during this extremely difficult time. Chip will never be forgotten. Our deepest condolences, Mike and DeAnn Holm.

So very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you during this difficult time.

Mr. Lyslo was my science teacher at Horizon Middle School. I was not a good student, in fact I struggled terribly through the two years I spent at Horizon, and I am sure I was a challenge for all the teachers who had to deal with me along the way.

Mr. Lyslo never gave up on me. Every time I asked to make up a homework assignment or a test because of my poor attendance, he would work with me. I remember thinking he was really “tough” especially on the athletes he knew, but he did never put me down or yelled at me. After I eventually got through middle and high school, I enjoyed seeing Mr. Lyslo at the Taco Shop where I worked, he would ask how college was going or what my next plans were. I hope he knows I would not have gone anywhere in life without people like him, even though I didn’t know it at the time.

Today is a sad day, I will always remember Mr. “Chip” Lyslo! My deepest condolences to his family, friends, and coworkers. May you find some comfort knowing he made a difference in this world.