Lynn C. Reasoner

Lynn C. Reasoner, 88, son of Elmer Ennis and Barbara (Mead) Reasoner, was born July 21, 1921, in rural Appleton City. He departed this life Oct. 10, 2009, in the Veteran’s Medical Center in Kansas City.

Lynn was born, grew up and spent his entire life on the family farm except four years spent serving his country in the U.S. Army. During World War II, Lynn was stationed off the coast of Alaska in the Aleutian Islands. He fought in the infamous Battle of Attu which forced Japan off U.S. soil.

On May 24, 1950, Lynn and Lydia Neiberger were united in marriage and to this union two sons were born. The Reasoners lived on the third generation family farm which Lynn had bought from his father many years ago.

Lynn made his living as a painter and had retired from that vocation after 60 years of painting the inside and outside of homes, churches and anything he had been asked to paint. He also ran the farm and kept cattle.

He served his church faithfully with his attendance and his service. He had been a deacon at the First Baptist Church in Appleton City for over 40 years.

Lynn had faithfully dedicated his life to caring for his church, his family and had always been a hard worker, doing his best at each endeavor. He loved and enjoyed his family and cherished the time spent with each member. Lynn had always kept his father’s 1918 Titan tractor in good working order. He still used it on the farm as well as enjoyed driving it in parades.
Preceding Lynn in death were his parents; one son, Dale C. Reasoner; and his three brothers, Lloyd, Ralph and Hirni.
Survivors include his wife of almost 60 years, Lydia, of the home; one son, Gene Reasoner, and wife Becky - Seymour, IN; a daughter-in-law, Jamie Shipley - Belton; three grandsons - Greg Reasoner, and wife, Cathy, and Josh Reasoner, and wife, Brooke - all of Seymour, IN, and Zac Reasoner, and wife, Lacey of Peculiar; three great-granddaughters - Stephanie Krietenstein, Karsen Reasoner and Olivia Martin; and numerous other relatives.

Services began at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, in the First Baptist Church in Appleton City Rev. Dan Fuller, Rev. Chuck Todd and Brother J.P. Williams officiating. Songs were Because He Lives and Amazing Grace performed by organist IdaVee Claiborne, pianist Cynthia Compton and Michelle Todd, Janelle Wathen, Tracy Fuller and Larinee Dennis quartet and How Great Thou Art by vocalist Larry Sileven.

Casketbearers were - Greg Reasoner, Josh Reasoner, Zac Reasoner, Eddie Reasoner, Bill Peterson and Terry Piepmeier. Additional casketbearers - Les Smith, Chris Thompson, Darrell Reasoner, Cecil Foley Calvin Reasoner, Harold Compton and Harold Sage.

Military graveside services will be by the National Guard Military Team – Warrensburg.

Memorials are suggested to Appleton City First Baptist Church and Gideons International

Arrangements under the direction of Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, website location www.hillandson.net.