Donald J. Lynch, age 63 of Noblesville, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020 at his residence following a brief illness.  He was born February 7, 1957 in Indianapolis, the son of Donald L. and Mary (Korbe) Lynch.  Don was a 1975 graduate of Lawrence Central High School.  He was raised in the Catholic faith.  He married Brenda S. Chapman on September 7, 1984, and they shared over 36 years of marriage together.  Don worked as a machinist at Navistar in Indianapolis for 29 years until he retired in 2007.  He was a member of the Elwood Conservation Club where he enjoyed spending time shooting various guns he built and owned.  Don was an avid gun enthusiast and enjoyed building, cleaning and collecting many different types of guns.  He enjoyed being outdoors - hunting, fishing, and shooting his bow and arrow.  Don also spent a lot of time in his “man cave” where he liked to throw darts.  He enjoyed many memorable trips with his son Chris, going fishing and spending time together at the Conservation Club.  More than anything, Don loved to spend time with his family, especially his grandchildren who meant the world to him.

Don’s surviving family includes his wife, Brenda S. Lynch of Noblesville; 2 children, Donald (wife Camilla) Lynch of Arkansas and Darla (husband Jeffrey) Ooley of Arcadia; daughter-in-law, Brittany Lynch of Elwood; 2 sisters, Deanna (husband John) Maren of Fortville and Helen Mary Lynch of Fortville; 5 grandchildren, Kaden Lynch, Payson Lynch, Ian Ooley, Aaron Ooley, and Gavin Ooley; father-in-law, Leon (wife Diana) Chapman of Noblesville; brother-in-law, Ronnie (wife Robin) Chapman of Noblesville; 2 sisters-in-law, Melissa (husband Bill) Minor of Lebanon and Rhonda (husband Gary) Ennis of Noblesville; and several nieces and nephews.

Don was preceded in death by both his parents; son, Christopher L. Lynch in January 2020; mother-in-law, Illa Kay Skinner; and nephew, Michael A. Crooks.

A funeral service celebrating Don’s life will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home in Elwood with Rev. Roger Gardner of East Main Street Christian Church officiating.  Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery in Elwood.  Visitation for family and friends will be held from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm prior to the service on Friday at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home.  Health precautions for the safety of the family and visitors will include wearing face coverings and social distancing at all times.  Memorial contributions are suggested to the Elwood Conservation Club through the funeral home.  Online condolences and memories may be shared at copherfeslermay.com.

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