COLUMBUS, INDIANA
Charles E. Chinn, 92, died on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Mr. Chinn was a long-time resident of Columbus and served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War.
Before and after his military service, he worked for Cummins Engine Company for more than 30 years until his retirement in 1985. Mr. Chinn was an avid and champion bowler. He bowled in more than 50 consecutive American Bowling Association National Tournaments, participated in the Indianapolis Star traveling bowling league for many years, was an officer and member of the Columbus Bowling Association and continued to bowl until March of this year.
In his retirement, he completed a 5 or 10 kilometer walk in all 50 states, all provinces of Canada and parts of Europe with the American Volkssport Association, served as an officer of the local organization, facilitated a number of events and helped develop and maintain a local, year round Volksmarch in Columbus. He was an officer, bingo caller and event organizer of the Cummins Retired Employees and Kin (CREAK) Club for many years. He was a lifelong Indiana Pacers fan and enjoyed attending games with his family.
Born in Madison, Indiana on April 30, 1928, Mr. Chinn was the son of James H. and Mary E. Chinn.
He married Catherine L. Winton on January 15, 1955 and they were married for 55 years until her death in 2010.
Mr. Chinn is survived by his son, Steve (Beverly) Chinn of Columbus; his daughters, Dianna (Rick) Heinz of Hinsdale, IL and Victoria Chinn of Greenwood; granddaughters, Shondra (Drew) Zaborowski of Noblesville and Britani (Andrew) Sepanski of Indianapolis; and four great-grandchildren.
A celebration of his long and full life is planned for a later date. Private inurnment will take place in Section 54 in Garland Brook Cemetery. The family requests that donations in his memory be made to Just Friends Adult Day Services in Columbus in lieu of flowers. Online condolences and special memories may be shared with the family at barkesweaverglick.com.
