
Lyle was born in Canton, PA on December 11, 1944 to the late Liston and Gertrude Wright. Raised on the family dairy farm, Lyle and his siblings shared many fond memories while working hard to help their parents. In addition to helping out on the farm, Lyle participated in many activities in his youth. While a student at Canton High School, he enjoyed playing football, basketball, and baseball. He had an appreciation and talent for music. He played the coronet in the High School Band, and sang in county, district and state chorus. In addition, he was a member of the Bradford County 4-H Cattle Judging Team and Future Farmers of America. After graduating from Canton High School in 1962, he attended Penn State University where he studied agriculture.