FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): Fort Wayne community activist, Ian Rolland, 84, was laid to rest Saturday.
The former Lincoln National Corp. CEO was known for spearheading efforts to raise funding for the construction of Fort Wayne’s Headwaters Park, in addition to helping lead the charge on desegregation in Fort Wayne Community Schools.
A celebration of his life was held at the Turnstone Center on North Clinton Street on Friday, July 7, from noon to 8pm, while his visitation and funeral took place Saturday, July 8, at 1pm.
Family photos and memorabilia lined the walls as more than 400 people paid their final respects.
Mayor Tom Henry called Rolland a “champion” of many causes in Fort Wayne.
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