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Lynn Fenton

Birth	:	13 Sep 1927 Plano, Appanoose County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	11 Feb 2022 Corydon, Wayne County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Brushy Cemetery, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.8602982, -93.0425034
Description	:	Lynn Fenton September 13, 1927 ~ February 11, 2022 (age 94) Obituary Lynn Fenton, age 94, of Centerville passed away Friday, February 11, 2022 at Corydon Specialty Care. Lynn was born on September 13, 1927 in Plano, Iowa, the son of Lora and Velma (Staggs) Fenton. Lynn grew up with the strong influence of his mother and aunt, finding a relationship with Christ at a young age. As a young boy, he began feeling like he didn't fit in with other children. At seven years old, he had to start wearing glasses and couldn't play... Read More	Lynn Fenton September 13, 1927 ~ February 11, 2022 (age 94) Obituary Lynn Fenton, age 94, of Centerville passed away Friday, February 11, 2022 at Corydon Specialty Care. Lynn was born on September 13, 1927 in Plano, Iowa, the son of Lora and Velma (Staggs) Fenton. Lynn grew up with the strong influence of his mother and aunt, finding a relationship with Christ at a young age. As a young boy, he began feeling like he didn't fit in with other children. At seven years old, he had to start wearing glasses and couldn't play athletics. He had an episode of Rheumatic fever, which left him with heart concerns and from then on, he began living a life with a higher level of caution. He attended Centerville Schools through his freshman year, and then his parents made the decision to move him to the Moravia School district, where he finally felt accepted for who he was. Then, is when he met the love of his life, Lillian. Her father was very strict, and wouldn't allow her to see any young males or participate in any activities. Her father knew Lynn's sister and approved of her so much that he allowed Lillian to see Lynn. On May 12, 1950, what seemed like an ordinary day to most, was a very exciting day for Lynn and Lillian. After Lillian got off work, Lynn picked her up and drove near Fort Dodge to get married, mailing a card for her parents telling them that they were eloping- which was not how her parents envisioned her wedding to be, but it was what the couple wanted at the time. Her parents were upset, but their love for Lillian and Lynn overcame that feeling quickly. Lynn was united in marriage to Mary Lillian Tomlin in Vincent, Iowa at the Methodist Church, and to this union, four children were born, Lonnie, Linda, Ronnie and Diana. The couple spent five days driving through Minnesota, Canada, North Dakota, western South Dakota and down through the Continental Divide, Rocky Mountains, Jackson Hole, Nebraska and finally back to Iowa where they made their home. The first and second houses they lived in had no running water and had an outside toilet. While in the second house, Lynn's parents helped them buy 80 acres, 5 miles west of Centerville close to Lillian's family. Their first house in Centerville, Lillian and a friend of theirs bought at an auction. They remodeled it and lived there for 2 years until they bought a house that someone had started to build and didn't finish. The couple fixed up the house, and moved two more times before they found their forever home. Lynn grew up farming and learned carpentry work under the guidance of his father and uncle. He had the opportunity to work with one of the first self-propelled custom combines, doing custom jobs for people until it phased out. He made the decision to quit farming, realizing his true passion was Carpentry. He began working as a carpenter after high school and continued throughout his life, helping complete many buildings and repairs in the area. Lynn also worked for Rathbun Rural Water in the 1970's for a period of time. For several years, he loved volunteering at Camp Appanoose. He enjoyed staying busy, and was very good at finding his grandchildren salvaged cars when they became old enough to drive. Later in life, Lynn worked closely with the Amish, driving them where they needed to go. Lynn enjoyed spending time with Lillian and doing things for her- including building her flower garden. He was also a member of the Albia Baptist Temple. Left to honor Lynn's memory are his children, Linda (John) Sulser of Numa, Diana (Jeff) Wells of Numa; his grandchildren, Jared (Tina) Sulser, David (Tynne) Sulser, Nick (Karla) Sulser, Mindy (Ty) Doggett, Maggie (Cody) Lindsey, and Mitchell (Kelsey) Wells; 11 great grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Wanda Tomlin; two nieces, Marsha Gladfelder and Debbie (Lee) Smothers; two nephews, Mike (Barb) Tomlin and Dean (Vicky) Tomlin; as well as several extended family members. Lynn was preceded in death by his loving wife of over 65 years, Lillian Fenton on July 15, 2018; his parents, Lora and Velma Fenton; two children, Ronnie and Lonnie Fenton; a sister, Dee Gladfelder; two brothers-in-law, Kester Gladfelder and Dean Tomlin; and great grandchildren, Riley Lynn Sulser and Taylor Ryan Sulser. Funeral services will be held at 10AM Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at Lange Funeral Home and Crematory in Centerville with Curtis Riley officiating. Burial will follow the service at Brushy Cemetery north of Plano, next to his two children and wife. Visitation will take place Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Lange Funeral Home and Crematory in Centerville beginning at 2PM, with the family greeting friends from 5-7PM. Memorials have been established to either the Circle of Freedom in Seymour or to the Albia Baptist Temple, and may be mailed to Lange Funeral Home and Crematory, ATTN: Fenton family, 1900 South 18th Street, Centerville, Iowa 52544. Condolences may be shared online at www.langefh.com or on our funeral home Facebook page.

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Lynn Fenton's memorial is located at: Brushy Cemetery, Appanoose County, USA.
When did Lynn Fenton death?
Lynn Fenton death on 11 Feb 2022 in Corydon, Wayne County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.8602982
Longitude: -93.0425034

Family Members:

Parent

Lora Lafeyette Fenton

(1902 - 1980)

Velma M Staggs Fenton

(1903 - 1993)

Spouse

Mary Lillian Tomlin Fenton

(1931 - 2018)

Siblings

Delma Dee Fenton Gladfelder

(1930 - 2006)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 40.8602982, -93.0425034

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13. Jones Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8008000, -93.1100000

14. Jones Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8805000, -93.1450050

15. Lyon Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7793999, -93.0591965

16. Zimmer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8166705, -92.9338682

17. Brown Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8530600, -93.1652100

18. Garfield Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7750000, -92.9920000

19. Philadelphia Cemetery
Garfield, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7686005, -92.9997025

20. Elgin Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7947006, -92.9452972

21. Greenville Pioneer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9460000, -93.1117000

22. Highland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7817001, -92.9589005

23. Mount Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9692800, -93.0508100

24. Antioch Cemetery
Iconium, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8633359, -92.8974138