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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Lynn Fredrick
Jones
Jul 5, 1933 — Jun 8, 2014
Obituary
Lynn F. Jones, 80, Lake Mills, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2014, at Alden Estates of Jefferson.
He was born on July 5, 1933, the son of the late Clifford and Eleanor (Mason) Jones.
Lynn married Donna Medick on September 23, 1961 at Crown Point Indiana.
He was a graduate of Lake Mills High School, then entered the U.S. Navy. After serving in the Navy, he attended Steven's Point Teacher's College for 4 years. Following college, he entered the U.S. Marine Corp.
He had served 24 years in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marines.
During his career in the military, he served aboard the USS Siboney, two tours in Okinawa, Japan, was a drill instructor at Paris Island, South Carolina. While stationed here his daughter and son were born at the Naval Hospital at Beaufort, South Carolina.
He also served in Vietnam where he received a Battlefield Commission to the rank of Captain. Later he was stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Vieques Island, Puerto Rico, and Quantico, Virginia. His last tour of duty was a 1st Sergeant Recruiter in Milwaukee followed by retirement.
He was the recipient of multiple medals and awards during his military career, including the Navy Marine Corps Combat Action Ribbon, and multiple Vietnam service medals.
Following his retirement from the military, he worked for the State of Wisconsin Oregon Adult Prison System for 20 years.
Lynn was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ, Jefferson County F. & A.M. Lodge #9, and Clarence Bean-Warren George Post #67 of the Lake Mills American Legion.
Survivors include his wife, Donna; two children, Rebecca Lynn (Howie Stevenson) Jones of Elkhorn and Andrew Clifford (Rebecca Lynn) Jones of Lake Mills; 6 grandchildren, Petty Officer 1st Class Jason (Melissa)Heinz, Jacob Heinz, Michael Staven, Samantha, Amanda,and Harley Jones; 3 great-grandchildren, Brady and Mason Heinz, and Wyatt Jones; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Also preceding in death was a sister, Sally Olson.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at 7 p.m., at the First Congregational UCC, with the Rev. Carol Barth officiating.
Burial will be held at a later date at Rock Lake Cemetery with Military Graveside Rites.
Friends may call from 4 p.m. on Tuesday at the church until the time of service.
If desired, memorials may be made to the church or the Jefferson County Humane Society.
www.claussenfuneralhome.com
He was born on July 5, 1933, the son of the late Clifford and Eleanor (Mason) Jones.
Lynn married Donna Medick on September 23, 1961 at Crown Point Indiana.
He was a graduate of Lake Mills High School, then entered the U.S. Navy. After serving in the Navy, he attended Steven's Point Teacher's College for 4 years. Following college, he entered the U.S. Marine Corp.
He had served 24 years in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marines.
During his career in the military, he served aboard the USS Siboney, two tours in Okinawa, Japan, was a drill instructor at Paris Island, South Carolina. While stationed here his daughter and son were born at the Naval Hospital at Beaufort, South Carolina.
He also served in Vietnam where he received a Battlefield Commission to the rank of Captain. Later he was stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Vieques Island, Puerto Rico, and Quantico, Virginia. His last tour of duty was a 1st Sergeant Recruiter in Milwaukee followed by retirement.
He was the recipient of multiple medals and awards during his military career, including the Navy Marine Corps Combat Action Ribbon, and multiple Vietnam service medals.
Following his retirement from the military, he worked for the State of Wisconsin Oregon Adult Prison System for 20 years.
Lynn was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ, Jefferson County F. & A.M. Lodge #9, and Clarence Bean-Warren George Post #67 of the Lake Mills American Legion.
Survivors include his wife, Donna; two children, Rebecca Lynn (Howie Stevenson) Jones of Elkhorn and Andrew Clifford (Rebecca Lynn) Jones of Lake Mills; 6 grandchildren, Petty Officer 1st Class Jason (Melissa)Heinz, Jacob Heinz, Michael Staven, Samantha, Amanda,and Harley Jones; 3 great-grandchildren, Brady and Mason Heinz, and Wyatt Jones; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Also preceding in death was a sister, Sally Olson.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at 7 p.m., at the First Congregational UCC, with the Rev. Carol Barth officiating.
Burial will be held at a later date at Rock Lake Cemetery with Military Graveside Rites.
Friends may call from 4 p.m. on Tuesday at the church until the time of service.
If desired, memorials may be made to the church or the Jefferson County Humane Society.
www.claussenfuneralhome.com
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