Sunday, December 11, 2022
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How can you explain when someone comes into your life and you become a better person for having known him? Lynn was just such a person. We met Lynn and Reita in Bremerhaven, Germany, in the '70's. While Lynn was my husband's commander, he was also a mentor, confidant, and...most of all...friend. Upon meeting him, my first impression was, "Wow. He's from Iowa. I've never known anyone from Iowa before." He had this sort of lopsided grin that broke into a smile easily, and I often thought that his Midwestern background added to his great sense of humor. He was a people person, sensing when you were uneasy or unsure and going out of his way to bolster your confidence. While highly intelligent and a formidable leader, he also had a soft side that was reflected often as he showed concern for both his officers and troops. With Reita by his side, he raised three remarkable girls. My two children played with them when they were young. Lynn and Reita literally took members of my family under their roof to care for them when I became ill. When we look back on our years in the Army and reflect on those who had the greatest influence on our lives, Lynn's name comes to the top. We feel privileged to have known him and will miss him dearly. Our prayers go out to Reita and their entire family.
