Lyn U. Hemmelgarn, 83, of St. Paris and formerly of Bellefontaine, passed away Sunday Feb. 2, 2020, in his residence. He was born Sept. 12, 1936, in Burkettsville, Ohio, the son of Ruben and Anna (Reier) Hemmelgarn.
Lyn retired many years ago from the trucking industry. He was selfemployed, as well as a driver for Super Foods. The last 14 years of his career he delivered expedited freight for several companies. Lyn was passionate about God, his family, and serving others. He made friends with whomever came in contact with him, Lyn truly had a beautiful soul. He was an active member of the First Friends Church in Bellefontaine, and also served as outreach elder for the church. He enjoyed gardening, golf, playing cards, traveling, music, and spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife Mary M. (Hammond) Hemmelgarn; daughters, Mary (William) Foreman, Lynda (Ron) Fritz, Deborah (Johnie) Henderson and Peggy Dull; son, Jeff (Kathy) Fitzgerald; sisters, Alice (Don) Kill and Doris Makley; 14 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter Deana Harris, and by his brother Kenneth Hemmelgarn.
Pastor Matt Sandlin officiates a funeral service at noon, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, at the First Friends Church, 808 W. Columbus Ave., Bellefontaine, Ohio, 43311.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Arrangements are in the care of Jennings Farley & Seeley Funeral Home West Liberty, Ohio. If desired, contributions may be directed to Hospice of Dayton 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, Ohio, 45420. Condolences may be sent to jenningsfarley.com.