James Lynn McKean

Butler:  James Lynn McKean, 74, died Thursday, June 30, 2016 surrounded by his family at home.  Jim was born on January, 22 1942 in Hamilton to the late George and Virginia (Whitby) McKean.  He was a supervisor for Rieke Packaging Systems in Auburn retiring in 2002 after 33 years of service.  He also worked for SUDZ Laundry and Car Wash in Butler for the last 12 years.  Jim was a former volunteer on the Butler Fire Department and a former member of the Butler Eagles.

He coached Peewee and Little League baseball for many years.  Some of his interest was raising and showing pigeons, repairing old clocks, working on old cars and gardening.  He married Sue Ann (Wasson) McKean on January 8, 1961 in Kendallville and she survives.

Also surviving is a son; Tim Lynn McKean of Butler, two sisters; Georgia DeArmond of Ft. Wayne and Nancy Gerber of Butler.  He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Jerry Lee McKean.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Sunday, July 3, 2016 from 2-5 p.m. at the H.E. Johnson & Sons Funeral Home, 212 N. Broadway, Butler.

In Lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials be made to the Fremont Pigeon Club, C/O Jim Feasel, 2373 CR 181, Clyde, OH 43410 or the DeKalb County Humane Shelter, 5221 US Hwy 6, Butler, IN 46721.

To leave condolences please visit:  www.hejohnsonfh.com

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