Michael D. Lemmon, 48 of Fort Wayne, Indiana departed his earthly home Monday April 15th, 2013 at Lutheran Hospital following a brief illness. Michael was a life-long Fort Wayne resident, Northrop High School graduate and IUPU graduate. He was a 19 year employee of Press-Seal Gasket Corporation of Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was an extrusion operator. Michael loved video gaming, was a lover of Christ, and of Christian music. He was the most kind and loving man, husband and father. He was the youngest son the late James D. Lemmon. His mother, Ruth (Berkemeier) Lemmon, of Missouri City, Texas survives. Mike married the love of his life, Karen (Nyffeler) Lemmon on August 8, 1997. She survives and a daughter, Katie Lemmon, his pride and joy, both of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Also surviving is close sister-in-law, Linda Nyffeler, of Fort Wayne and four sister-in-laws of Fort Wayne. Also surviving are a sister, Jean (Allen Sr.) Lauer, of Fort Wayne; a brother, James R. Lemmon, of Fort Wayne; and a sister, Rhonda Berkemeier, of Missouri City, Texas. Friends may rejoice in His life from 2:00 - 4:00 and 6:00 - 8:00 pm Friday and one hour prior to the service on Saturday at Emmanuel Community Church, 12222 West Jefferson Blvd. Fort Wayne, IN 46814. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday also at the church with Pastor Ron Ramsey officiating. Burial will be in Decatur Cemetery, Decatur, IN. Preferred memorials are to the family for Karen & Katie's future or to Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana.
