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Darwin Wesley Lynch

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Birth	:	26 Apr 1927 Marshall County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	14 Feb 2016 Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA
Burial	:	Chapel Hill Cemetery, Green Mountain, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.1260986, -92.7668991
Description	:	Darwin Lynch, 88 of Gladbrook passed away on Sunday morning, February 14, 2016 at the Symphony of Mesa Rehab Center in Mesa, Arizona. Services for Darwin will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at the Gladbrook United Methodist Chapel Church. A Burial will follow services at the Chapel Hill Cemetery, rural Gladbrook. Darwin was born on April 26th, 1927 in Marshall County Iowa. He was the son of Alva and Maymie (Hoing) Lynch. He grew up on the family farm west of Gladbrook. He attended Vienna #6 County school where he won several county spelling bees. He... Read More	Darwin Lynch, 88 of Gladbrook passed away on Sunday morning, February 14, 2016 at the Symphony of Mesa Rehab Center in Mesa, Arizona. Services for Darwin will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at the Gladbrook United Methodist Chapel Church. A Burial will follow services at the Chapel Hill Cemetery, rural Gladbrook. Darwin was born on April 26th, 1927 in Marshall County Iowa. He was the son of Alva and Maymie (Hoing) Lynch. He grew up on the family farm west of Gladbrook. He attended Vienna #6 County school where he won several county spelling bees. He then attended high school in Gladbrook where he graduated as class Salutatorian in 1943. In 1949 he met his future wife, Donna Shultz. They married on August 28th, 1949. They had 66 memorable years together and 3 wonderful sons, 2 daughter in laws, 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Darwin began farming at an early age and continued his lifelong passion of farming until he retired and moved to Marshalltown in 2000. Darwin was a long time member of Chapel United Methodist Church rural Gladbrook. He held many offices including Sunday School Superintendent, teacher and youth leader for several years. He was a 4-H member and leader of the Marshall County Mounties and Wolfcreek Whirlwind 4-H clubs of Marshall and Tama County. Darwin exhibited cattle at the county and state fairs. He was a longtime Farm Bureau member and director of Springcreek Township. He was a 30 year member of the Gladbrook Lions Club holding many offices. Darwin and Donna enjoyed traveling and were members of several camping clubs. He loved playing cards, especially 500 and belonged to several card groups over the years. After moving to Marshalltown, he learned how to play golf and he loved that game and enjoyed visiting the local senior citizen center for quick game of pool or cards with the men. He also enjoyed fishing in Canada with friends and family. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He will truly be missed by all. Darwin is survived by his wife Donna Lynch of Mesa Arizona, three sons Douglas (Peggy) Lynch of Scottsdale Arizona, Kerry Lynch of Castaic California and Kevin (Mary) Lynch of Gilbert Arizona. Grandchildren Andrew (Julie) Lynch of Laguna Niguel California, Stefanie (Chris) Neumer of Waukee Iowa, Misty Lynch of Chicago Illinois, Jacob (Jennifer) Lynch of Phoenix, Arizona and Jaret (Mina Saito Fiancé`)of Phoenix Arizona and 5 great grandchildren, Emma and Jackson Lynch, Sofia and Alexa Neumer and Natalia Lynch. Sisters Doris (Bill) Tessau, Gladbrook Iowa, Janice (Dale) Larsen, Cedar Falls, Iowa. A Brother Mark (Darbie) Lynch, Gladbrook Iowa, Brother in laws Dwayne (Maxie) Shultz and Dennis (Mary) Shultz all of Marshalltown and a very large extended family and many good friends. Darwin was preceded in death by his parents and many aunts and uncles. Funeral services for Darwin Wesley Lynch, 88, of Mesa, AZ, formerly of Gladbrook and Marshalltown, IA, were held Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, at Gladbrook Chapel United Methodist Church with Pastor Mark Keefer officiating. Mr. Lynch was laid to rest in Chapel Hill Cemetery near Gladbrook, IA. Pallbearers were Andrew Lynch, Jacob Lynch, Jaret Lynch, Chris Neumer, Denny Wildeboer, Kenny Hatch, Craig Tessau and Brian Shultz. Honorary Pallbearers were Marlin Moeller, Jim Hooper, Dean Lynch, Stan Koster, Chuck Brierley, Lloyd Haynes, Dale Martin Lyle Lage and Kenneth (Pete) Hoing. Ushers were Ron Groth, Merlyn Appelgate, Bill Armstrong and Allen Burt. Music was provided by Kara Schnathorst and Kathryn Burt. Groups attending included Gladbrook Fire Department, Salem Church of Lincoln, Chapel United Methodist Church, along with his family, friends and area farmers. Mitchell Family Funeral Home was entrusted with the care of Mr. Lynch and his family.

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Darwin Wesley Lynch's memorial is located at: Chapel Hill Cemetery, Green Mountain, Marshall County, USA.
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Darwin Wesley Lynch death on 14 Feb 2016 in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA
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Latitude: 42.1260986
Longitude: -92.7668991

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Parent

Alva Russell Lynch

(1892 - 1981)

Mary C. “Mamie” Hoing Lynch

(1902 - 1983)

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Coordinate: 42.1260986, -92.7668991

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14. Mattingly Cemetery
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16. Gethmann Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1893997, -92.6706009

17. Brown Cemetery
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18. Oakland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0355988, -92.6691971

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Coordinate: 42.1371994, -92.9233017

24. Friends Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0062000, -92.7856000