James Patrick “Pat” Flinn

James Patrick “Pat” Flinn, 74, of Peru, Indiana passed away at 4:28 am Sunday, January 7, 2018 in Autumn Ridge Nursing Home, Wabash, Indiana of advanced stages of Alzheimer’s.

A life time resident of Wabash County, Pat was born on February 22, 1943 in Wabash, Indiana to Jim and Jesse (Durnbaugh) Flinn. On October 1, 1966, Pat married Linda Lobdell. They shared 51 years together and have one son Erick.

Pat worked 45 years at General Tire retiring in 2006. He enjoyed spending time hunting, fishing, trapping and gunsmithing. He hand crafted many duck & goose calls, knives and cannons. He also rebuilt many guns. He was one of the first members of the Wabash Wildlife and Sportsman’s Association, and was a longtime member of the NRA. He enjoyed spending much of his summers on Silver Lake, Indiana, where his family had a cottage. He took pride in showing Erick his favorite fishing spots at many Indiana lakes. He was a member of Big Brothers/Big Sisters for 4 years. Once his grandson, JJ was old enough, Pat took great pleasure in teaching him the many tricks he knew of hunting, fishing and how to use his mills & lathes in his home shop.

Pat is survived by his wife Linda, Peru Indiana, son Erick & Ronda, and grandson JJ, all of Warsaw, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be 7:00 pm Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash with Rev. Ralph Johnson officiating. Friends may call 5-7 pm Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Shelter of Wabash County, 810 Manchester Ave, Wabash, IN 46992

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