Gary Dean Linn, age 69, of rural Celina, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater.

He was born January 1, 1953, in Celina, the son of the late Leo G. and Mary K. (Hiestand) Linn.

Gary married Dana Behm, and she survives along with their sons: Paul (Jessica) Linn of rural Mendon and Tom Linn of Celina, and his sisters: Sandra (Don) Myers of Berne, IN, Brenda Ziminsky of Noblesville, IN, and Connie (Bruce) Fisher of Oldtown, FL.

A 1973 graduate of Celina High School, Gary had been employed in maintenance at Mersman Furniture in Celina. He then worked as a certified welder at Stamco in New Bremen. Gary was a member of the Celina First Church of God, and served for several years as groundskeeper and custodian at the church. Gary enjoyed outdoor activities, traveling, camping, and riding his John Deere tractor. He also liked to spend time working on projects in his garage.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 27, at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina, with Pastor Steve Whetstone, officiating. Burial will follow at Swamp College Cemetery, Celina.

Calling Hours are from 4:00 - 6:00 PM Friday, August 26, and an hour prior to the time of services on Saturday, at the Funeral Home.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Donate Life Ohio or to the American Diabetes Association.

Condolences can be expressed to Gary's family at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.