February 12, 1952 – March 20, 2025
Michael “Pop” Eugene Lytken, a devoted outdoorsman who found his greatest joy sharing baseball games from the first base line with his loved ones, passed away unexpectedly on March 20, 2025, in Yreka, California, with his family by his side. He was 73 years old.
Born on February 12, 1952, in Yuba City, California, to Herbert and Alice Lytken, Michael grew up in Dunsmuir, where his passion for sports, particularly baseball, took root. His childhood days were filled with America’s favorite pastime, setting the stage for a lifetime of cherished memories at ballparks.
