Rev. Daniel Lee Hamlin

Reverend Daniel Lee Hamlin, entered the church triumphant on Saturday, March 9, 2019, and has now been given safe lodging and holy rest in God’s eternal home. Born January 18, 1936, in St. Paul, Minnesota, he was the sixth son of Francis and Violet Hamlin. A graduate of Concordia College and Carthage College, he received his Master of Divinity Degree at Northwestern Theological Seminary, Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1962. He served as a parish pastor in the Indiana/Kentucky Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America for 50 plus years including St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Frankfort, Indiana and Zion Lutheran Church, North Manchester, Indiana. In 1976, Pastor Hamlin joined the staff of Trinity English Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne, where he remained until his retirement in 2003. During his years at Trinity English Lutheran Church he served as Pastor of Outreach which included; teaching the Bethel Bible Series, moderating the Enneagram Personality Theory workshops, and facilitating the Stephen’s Ministry program plus other ministerial responsibilities. Upon his retirement from Trinity English Lutheran Church the honorary title Pastor Emeritus was bestowed. In the following years he remained a faithful and active parishioner in the parish and also served as supply pastor to parishes in the area. Survivors include wife Nancy of 57 years, son Eric (Truly) Hamlin of Fort Wayne, daughter Krista Hamlin of Fort Wayne, and grandson, Carter Hamlin of Fort Wayne; brothers Rev. Dick (Jayne) Hamlin, Phoenix, Arizona, DeWayne (Betty Enright) Hamlin, North St. Paul, Minnesota; sisters-in-law Irene Hamlin of Roberts, Wisconsin, Betty Hamlin of North Manchester, Indiana, and cherished nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Douglas, Donald and Dale. “The Hamlin family wishes to express their gratitude and thanksgiving for the compassionate care Daniel received from the staff of North Woods Village, Heart to Heart Hospice and the Alzheimer’s Association of Fort Wayne.” In keeping with Pastor Hamlin’s wish and favorite salutation, “Meet you in the pew!” his family and friends joined for a Celebration of Life at Trinity English Lutheran Church, 450 West Washington Boulevard at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 22, 2019. A gathering time for family and friends to meet and share followed the service in Wagenhals Hall. A time of sharing with the family was held at 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 21 at the church. An inurnment and graveside service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Red Wing Minnesota. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider Trinity English Lutheran Church.