Lynn J. Champion

Lynn was born on October 12, 1939 in Fremont, Indiana, the son of John and Marjorie (Wells) Champion.

He graduated from Fremont High School in 1958, and served in the United States Navy from 1958 until 1962. He retired from Moore Business Forms in Angola in 1999, after 34 years of service.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, trapping, and gardening. He attended Sonlight Community Church, Angola, Indiana. He was a member of the Orland American Legion Post # 423, the National Wild Turkey Federation, the NRA, and the Fremont Moose Lodge.

Lynn married Yolene Hope “Mickie” Rinehart on November 8, 1963, in Angola, Indiana.

Survivors include his wife, Mickie Champion of Fremont, Indiana, a son, Christopher “Chris” Champion of Stevensville, Michigan, a grand-daughter, Morgan Champion of St. Joseph, Michigan, a sister, Anna Walters of Angola, Indiana, three brothers, Richard “Dick” (Jeanette) Champion of Fremont, Indiana, Dale (Diane) Champion of Angola, Indiana, Thomas (Connie) Champion of Fremont, Indiana, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother-in-law, Darrell Walters.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 1-4 pm Sunday, November 20, 2016 at the Fremont Moose Lodge.

Memorials are to Cameron Hospice.