Donald Lynch

Donald Lynch, 72, of Bremen passed away Saturday, August 24, 2013 at Community Hospital of Bremen. Don was born to Bill and Viola (Vollmer) Lynch in Bremen on September 14, 1940.

Don graduated from Bremen High School with the class of 1958. He went on to honorably serve his country in the Navy Seabees. On January 2, 1960, he married Alice Virginia Pershing at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Don was employed with Dodge Manufacturing as a draftsman for 17 years; he later worked for the Indiana State Highway and remained with them for over 17 years. He was a former member of the Gold Wing Club and a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and the Bremen Conservation Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, tree cutting, and Nascar Racing. Don is remembered as a family man, enjoying the time spent with those he loved.

Don is survived by his wife, Virginia, of Bremen; three sons, Bryan (Kathy) Lynch of Angola, Ricky (Molly) Lynch of Bremen, Cortland Lynch of Bremen; a son-in-law, Irvin "Bo" Weldy of Bremen; eight grandchildren, Justenn, James, Reighanna, Trevor, Allyson, Kathleen, Carol, and Khendra; one great-grandchild, Cortland; and a brother, Walter (Doris) Lynch.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Cristi Weldy; and a sister, Carol Bope.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, August 29, 2013 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Pastor Neil Wonnacott will officiate with burial following in the Bremen Cemetery.

Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 PM on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at Mishler Funeral Home, Bremen.

Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association.