FREMONT — Lynn J. Champion, 77, of Fremont, Indiana passed away at his home on Saturday, November 5, 2016. 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 granddaughter, 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, and 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 p.m. Sunday, November 20, 2016 at the Fremont Moose Lodge, with military honors conducted by members of the Orland American Legion Post #423 color guard at 2 p.m. Memorials are to Cameron Hospice. Condolences may be sent online to www.beamsfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Beams Funeral Home in Fremont, IN 260/495-2915.
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