Lynn A. Brooke, 64, of West Lafayette, died unexpectedly on June 22, 2008 around 4:56 p.m. He was born November 1, 1943 in Kearney, Nebraska to the late Gwendolyn M. and Rosalyn (Anson) Brooke. He attended Battle Ground High School. His marriage was to Kathleen Dawn Thompson on November 27, 1965 in Badger Grove. She died October 28, 2003. Mr. Brooke was a grain and livestock farmer for 39 years. Mr. Brooke was a Tippecanoe County 4H Poultry Superintendent for 10 years with his wife. He enjoyed collecting John Deere Toy Tractors and woodworking. Surviving are his children, Lorne M. Brooke (wife: Tricia) and April Brooke-Pennington (husband: Skip), both of West Lafayette, Lane M. Brooke (fiancé: Rayann) of Columbus, Ohio, Luke M. Brooke of Attica, Lewis M. Brooke of Brookston and Linc M. Brooke (wife: Holley) of Dayton; a sister, Joy E. North (husband: Larry) of Brookston and three brothers, Steve O. Brooke (wife: Joyce) of Brookston, Jerry J. Brooke (wife: Marilyn) of Florida and Mark A. Brooke of Chalmers. Friends may call from 2 p.m. until the time of service at 5 p.m. Friday, June 27, 2008 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home in Brookston. Private family interment Saturday, June 28, 2008 in Brookston IOOF Cemetery. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren, 1 great-granddaughter and 2 step-grandchildren with whom he enjoyed spending time with and loved very much. Preceding him in death is a brother, Dave Brooke. Memorials may be made to the Lynn Brooke Grandchildren Scholarship Fund. Share memories and condolences online at www.clapperfuneralservices.com.