Rev. Carl R. Lemna,
February 24, 2017 at 4:33 p.m.
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He was born Aug. 16, 1930, in Nappanee, to Frank and Virdie Lemna.
He retired in 1992 after 40 years as a pastor in the United Methodist Church. He served pastorates in Peru, Elkhart, Dunlap, West Lafayette, South Bend and North Manchester. He spent six years on the EUB Board of Missions and 12 years on the United Methodist Board of Ordained Ministry of Northern Indiana.
He graduated from Nappanee High School in 1948; North Central College in Naperville, Ill., in 1952; and Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary in 1956; and took additional theology schooling from DePauw University, Georgetown College, McCormick Seminary, Princeton University and Union Theological Seminary.
He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Lois; children: Bruce (spouse Ann), of Noblesville, (children: Laura, Andrew and Joseph); Gary (spouse Rebecca), of Wheaton, Ill., (children: Alex, Rachael and Ruth); Kathleen (spouse Fred) Kreamelmeyer, of Muncie, (children: Lexi and London); and Jeffrey (spouse Rebecca), of La Grange, Ill., (children: Makenzie and Connor). He also is survived by sisters, Lois Cook (spouse Ross) and Janet Templeton (spouse Dennis), both of Nappanee; as well as a sister-in-law, Pati Lemna, Muncie.
He was preceded by a sister, Alice Mae; and a brother, Owen.
He was a lifelong fan of the Chicago Cubs and the Purdue Boilermakers. In retirement, Carl and Lois enjoyed regular travel, along with winters in Florida. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who spent as much time with his family as possible.
Family and friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at McKee Mortuary, 1401 Ind. 114 W., North Manchester. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at North Manchester United Methodist Church, 306 E. Second St., North Manchester, with calling one hour prior. Pastor Larry Ray and Pastor Mark Eastway will officiate.
Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester.
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Memorials to North Manchester United Methodist Church, 306 E. Second St., North Manchester, IN 46962.
Condolences may be sent at www.mckeemortuary.com.
He was born Aug. 16, 1930, in Nappanee, to Frank and Virdie Lemna.
He retired in 1992 after 40 years as a pastor in the United Methodist Church. He served pastorates in Peru, Elkhart, Dunlap, West Lafayette, South Bend and North Manchester. He spent six years on the EUB Board of Missions and 12 years on the United Methodist Board of Ordained Ministry of Northern Indiana.
He graduated from Nappanee High School in 1948; North Central College in Naperville, Ill., in 1952; and Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary in 1956; and took additional theology schooling from DePauw University, Georgetown College, McCormick Seminary, Princeton University and Union Theological Seminary.
He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Lois; children: Bruce (spouse Ann), of Noblesville, (children: Laura, Andrew and Joseph); Gary (spouse Rebecca), of Wheaton, Ill., (children: Alex, Rachael and Ruth); Kathleen (spouse Fred) Kreamelmeyer, of Muncie, (children: Lexi and London); and Jeffrey (spouse Rebecca), of La Grange, Ill., (children: Makenzie and Connor). He also is survived by sisters, Lois Cook (spouse Ross) and Janet Templeton (spouse Dennis), both of Nappanee; as well as a sister-in-law, Pati Lemna, Muncie.
He was preceded by a sister, Alice Mae; and a brother, Owen.
He was a lifelong fan of the Chicago Cubs and the Purdue Boilermakers. In retirement, Carl and Lois enjoyed regular travel, along with winters in Florida. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who spent as much time with his family as possible.
Family and friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at McKee Mortuary, 1401 Ind. 114 W., North Manchester. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at North Manchester United Methodist Church, 306 E. Second St., North Manchester, with calling one hour prior. Pastor Larry Ray and Pastor Mark Eastway will officiate.
Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester.
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Memorials to North Manchester United Methodist Church, 306 E. Second St., North Manchester, IN 46962.
Condolences may be sent at www.mckeemortuary.com.
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