Lynn E. Chartier, 71, of Atchison, KS, died on Saturday, Feb. 29th, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday, March 4th, 2020 at the St. Louis Church, Good Intent, KS with Fr. Hugh Sundeme as Celebrant.  Burial will follow in the Alderson Cemetery. A parish prayer service will begin at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 with visitation to follow until 8:30 pm at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, Atchison.  Memorial contributions are suggested to the St. Louis Church Youth Group or the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1175, Atchison and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences and remembrances may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Lynn was born on Nov. 8, 1948 in Concordia, KS the son of Louie and Maxine (Layton) Chartier. He graduated from Atchison High School in 1966.  Lynn enlisted with the United States Navy, but was sent to the3rd Marine Division and saw action during the Vietnam War. After returning from the service Lynn worked for Rockwell International, then Atchison Casting.  He was a supervisor when he retired in 2003 after 32 years. Mr. Chartier was a member of the St. Louis Catholic Church, Good Intent, KS and the VFW, Post # 1175, Atchison. He enjoyed fishing, traveling and especially spending time with his wife, family, and grandchildren.

He was married to Debra Bell on July 24, 1970. She survives of the home.  Additional survivors include three sons, Steve (Margo) Chartier, Horton, KS, Michael (Jessica) Chartier, Hiawatha, KS, and Scott (Janafer) Chartier, Atchison, KS, a brother Wayne (Carolee) Chartier, McPherson, KS, a sister Arlene (Richard) Grame, Lancaster, KS, two sister-in-laws, Beth Chartier, Herndon, KS and Linda Chartier, Lancaster, KS, ten grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

His parents, and three brothers Norman, Richard, and Dale Chartier, and sister-in law Carol Chartier preceded him in death.