Lynn
Lynn A. Mead
Lynn “Chico” passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at the Wings Home in Allegan.
He was born October 2, 1947 in Owosso, the son of Linford and Shirley (Fivecoat) Mead. Lynn joined the Peace Corps where he met the love of his life, Barbara Repp. They were married June 20, 1970 in Puno, Peru.
Lynn had been a teacher in Peru and also in Bay Village, Ohio where he was also the wrestling coach. After his teaching career he worked as a chemical engineer for Praxair in both their Cleveland and Chicago offices. In his free time Lynn enjoyed hunting, fishing and coaching his children’s sport teams.
Surviving are his wife; children, Thad (Catherine) Mead of Illinois and Christina (Chad) Bowles of Vicksburg; grandchildren, Zachary Mead and Jackson and Maguire Bowles; siblings, Mary (Tom Ferand) Skym, Judy (Rick) Magyar and Tim (Janis) Mead along with several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Mark Mead.
Friends may visit with Lynn’s family from 5-8 PM, Friday, March 6, 2020 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego, with a rosary starting at 7:30 PM.
Cremation will follow.
A memorial service will take place at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Winkel Funeral Home with Rev. Fr. Simon Manjooran officiating.
Contributions in memory of Lynn may be made to the
Wings Home of Allegan.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
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Pam Hamilton
March 4, 2020 at 6:36 pm
Barb, Thad, and Christina I am so sorry for the loss of your husband, father, and grandpa. My thoughts and prayers will be with you, as you go through this terrible loss. Love to you all❤️
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Leonard and Pam
March 4, 2020 at 7:57 pm
Barb we are so sorry for your loss. Know that our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
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Lisa
March 4, 2020 at 9:03 pm
Barb, Thad and Christina, I’m so sorry for your loss. I know Lynn was a wonderful husband and father. Many prayers for you all.
Lisa Anderson (Barb’s friend and classmate)
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Bradley M Mead
March 4, 2020 at 9:09 pm
My deepest sympathies and condolences.
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The Dipisa family
March 5, 2020 at 10:40 am
Dr. Bowles and family,
Let the memories of your father provide you with comfort and serve as guidance.
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Christina Bowles
March 5, 2020 at 6:08 pm
Thank you so much for your kind words and your support as we struggle through this! I know that we had to reschedule your appointment – and I can’t wait for your boys to make me smile soon!
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Vicky
March 5, 2020 at 1:22 pm
Family ,We are so sorry for your loss. You are in ours heart and thoughts. Love you Todd and Vicky
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Bob Czapla
March 5, 2020 at 2:37 pm
My deepest sympathy and condolences to you, Barbara and your children and grandchildren. Thank you Lynn for all the good memories we were able to share. May God grant you peace.
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Mary Ellen Risch
March 5, 2020 at 7:21 pm
Dear Barb and family I am so sorry for your lose of your husband, father, and grandchildren. I can remember when Barb wrote me and told me that she had meet the most wonderful person in the Peace Corps and she wanted Lynn to be in her life forever. You have been loved and your memories will be a comfort to you. God bless you. Your Friend of many yers, Mary Ellen Risch
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Bob Cole
March 6, 2020 at 12:59 pm
My deepest sympathies and condolences to Lynn’s family.
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Bari Block
March 7, 2020 at 8:47 pm
Michael and I are sorry to hear of your loss. May you be comforted by precious memories. Our sincere condolences.
Bari and Michael Block
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Wayne Gray
March 21, 2020 at 2:14 pm
Dear Barb and family, I just wanted to offer my sincere condolences for your partner, dad, and Grandpa. Although it’s been years, and although we were never hang out Buddies, I had some great memories coaching with your beloved Lynn. Prayers work! I’m sending mine. God bless you in the coming days and yours. sincerely , Wayne Gray
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He was born October 2, 1947 in Owosso, the son of Linford and Shirley (Fivecoat) Mead. Lynn joined the Peace Corps where he met the love of his life, Barbara Repp. They were married June 20, 1970 in Puno, Peru.
Lynn had been a teacher in Peru and also in Bay Village, Ohio where he was also the wrestling coach. After his teaching career he worked as a chemical engineer for Praxair in both their Cleveland and Chicago offices. In his free time Lynn enjoyed hunting, fishing and coaching his children’s sport teams.
Surviving are his wife; children, Thad (Catherine) Mead of Illinois and Christina (Chad) Bowles of Vicksburg; grandchildren, Zachary Mead and Jackson and Maguire Bowles; siblings, Mary (Tom Ferand) Skym, Judy (Rick) Magyar and Tim (Janis) Mead along with several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Mark Mead.
Friends may visit with Lynn’s family from 5-8 PM, Friday, March 6, 2020 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego, with a rosary starting at 7:30 PM.
Cremation will follow.
A memorial service will take place at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Winkel Funeral Home with Rev. Fr. Simon Manjooran officiating.
Contributions in memory of Lynn may be made to the
Wings Home of Allegan.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
.
Offer Condolence for the family of Lynn A. Mead
Condolence Messages
Pam Hamilton
March 4, 2020 at 6:36 pm
Barb, Thad, and Christina I am so sorry for the loss of your husband, father, and grandpa. My thoughts and prayers will be with you, as you go through this terrible loss. Love to you all❤️
Reply
Leonard and Pam
March 4, 2020 at 7:57 pm
Barb we are so sorry for your loss. Know that our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Reply
Lisa
March 4, 2020 at 9:03 pm
Barb, Thad and Christina, I’m so sorry for your loss. I know Lynn was a wonderful husband and father. Many prayers for you all.
Lisa Anderson (Barb’s friend and classmate)
Reply
Bradley M Mead
March 4, 2020 at 9:09 pm
My deepest sympathies and condolences.
Reply
The Dipisa family
March 5, 2020 at 10:40 am
Dr. Bowles and family,
Let the memories of your father provide you with comfort and serve as guidance.
Reply
Christina Bowles
March 5, 2020 at 6:08 pm
Thank you so much for your kind words and your support as we struggle through this! I know that we had to reschedule your appointment – and I can’t wait for your boys to make me smile soon!
Reply
Vicky
March 5, 2020 at 1:22 pm
Family ,We are so sorry for your loss. You are in ours heart and thoughts. Love you Todd and Vicky
Reply
Bob Czapla
March 5, 2020 at 2:37 pm
My deepest sympathy and condolences to you, Barbara and your children and grandchildren. Thank you Lynn for all the good memories we were able to share. May God grant you peace.
Reply
Mary Ellen Risch
March 5, 2020 at 7:21 pm
Dear Barb and family I am so sorry for your lose of your husband, father, and grandchildren. I can remember when Barb wrote me and told me that she had meet the most wonderful person in the Peace Corps and she wanted Lynn to be in her life forever. You have been loved and your memories will be a comfort to you. God bless you. Your Friend of many yers, Mary Ellen Risch
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Bob Cole
March 6, 2020 at 12:59 pm
My deepest sympathies and condolences to Lynn’s family.
Reply
Bari Block
March 7, 2020 at 8:47 pm
Michael and I are sorry to hear of your loss. May you be comforted by precious memories. Our sincere condolences.
Bari and Michael Block
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Wayne Gray
March 21, 2020 at 2:14 pm
Dear Barb and family, I just wanted to offer my sincere condolences for your partner, dad, and Grandpa. Although it’s been years, and although we were never hang out Buddies, I had some great memories coaching with your beloved Lynn. Prayers work! I’m sending mine. God bless you in the coming days and yours. sincerely , Wayne Gray
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