William John Houston Lunn

William John Houston Lunn, age 77, passed away after a short illness, Monday, December 7, 2020. He was born on May 26, 1943 in Ballyoran , Northern Ireland to the late Richard and Mabel nee Stanfield Lunn.

As a young man John was an enthusiastic cyclist, soccer player and competitive runner. Graduating from Technical College in 1959 John had obtained a Scottish "Higher" certificate qualification. As an apprentice he worked for Mackies International Engineering Company in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Following his apprenticeship he went on to study mechanical engineering at Belfast Engineering Institute. John joined the Royal Air Force serving with the RAF Ariel Communications crew and received the Radfan Campaign medal for service in Yemen. In 1966 John worked for Plessey International Engineering Company, travelling to places all over the world such as Africa, Iran and India. Following his dreams of working and living in the US, the Lunn Family moved to Fredericktown, Ohio in 1975 where John worked for Cooper Energy Services, Cooper Rolls Mount Vernon, Ohio and Liverpool, England for 37 years. After a little hesitation John retired in 2011 from Rolls Royce as the Chief Engineer on the "Trent project." In his retirement he bought an Airstream to go camping with his Grandson and family. John was a wonderful story teller, he enjoyed sharing his worldly adventures. He was known to some as a great mentor who expressed a wealth of knowledge and experience through hard work and commitment.

John's hobbies were photography especially wildlife and family. He enjoyed reading, gardening and taking long walks with his loyal canine companion " Tetley". He was a big fan of cycling and was able to go on a trip to watch The Tour de France and cheer on his favorite rider. His interests in clocks and timepieces, tractors, vintage cars and planes. There were many trips to airshows, car shows and open farmers markets. His unusual talent was to recite the names of places around the United Kingdom to the BBC shipping forecast and a poem or two from his favorite English poet John Betjeman . Not to forget his love of music and bands such as "Dire Straits. and The Eagles".

He will be greatly missed by his wife, Elizabeth nee Davis; Son Jonathan; Grandchildren Milo and Erin, England; Daughter Emma and Grandson Calum, Columbus, Ohio; Cousin Harold Logan and Family, Northern Ireland; Brother in Law Colin Davis, Northern Ireland; Sister In Law Angela Barriskill, Northern Ireland.

A Graveside service will be held Friday, December 18, 2020 at 1pm Union Grove Cemetery, Gambier Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Mission , Worthington ,Ohio 43085. Arrangements entrusted to SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST.