Charles A. Wann, 78, Brookston,  died Saturday, May 2, at St. Anthony Healthcare, Lafayette.

He had been in poor health since February.

He was born Dec. 22, 1919, to Archie Leroy and Phoebe E. Inman Wann, in Noblesville. He was married Oct. 9,1941, to Constance Dwigans, in Hattiesburg, Miss. and she survives.

He retired from the U.S. Army with over 20 years of service. His last assignment was instructor with the ROTC at Purdue. Following service he worked with the Purdue Athletic Department and retired in July of 1980.

He was a member of the Brookston American Legion Post No. 251 and the Lafayette Moose Lodge No. 1529.

Surviving with the wife are two daughters, Jerry Lee Martin, Lafayette and Ginger Elaine Brown, Brookston; a son, Arch Lenard Wann of Acworth, Ga.; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Two brothers, four sisters, two half-brothers and a great- grandson are deceased.

The funeral services were to day, May 6, at Hartzler Funeral Home, Brookston, with the Rev. Lelan McReynolds officiating.

Burial will be at the Tippecanoe Memory Gardens in West Lafayette, with military rites by the Brookston American Legion Post No. 251.

Memorials may be given to the American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association.