Clara A. Linn

Clara A. Linn, 75, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 1:12 a.m. November 5, 2026 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born on April 5, 1951, in Coldwater, to John F. & Julitta M. (Weitzel) Reichert, who have preceded her in death. On August 14, 1976 she married Thomas A. Linn, who survives.

Survivors also include their daughters, Stacy (Matt) Christoff, of Lima and Julitta (Alvin) Nance, of Wapakoneta; a granddaughter, Sarah Christoff, of Lima; three sisters, Marlene (David) Meddings, of Vandalia, Barbara (Glenn) Nicodemus, of Portland, IN, and Laura Olding, of Lewisburg; siblings-in-law, Karen (Dick) Bonvillian, of Fort Recovery, David Linn, of Fort Recovery, Dennis (Patty) Linn, of Portland, IN, Darlene Costeneda, of Goshen, IN; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Ben Reichert; father- and mother-in-law, Harry Linn and Betty Elson; stepfather-in-law, Erie Elson; and siblings-in-law, Ben Hinkle, Tama Brunswick, Diana Linn, Kim Delgado.

Clara was a 1969 graduate of Fort Recovery High School and attended the Wright State University Lake Campus. She retired from the United States Postal Service as a Rural Mail Carrier. She worked at Fort Recovery, Warsaw, IN, and ended her career at the Wapakoneta Post Office in 2016. Additionally, she drove school bus for the Fort Recovery School District for 21 years.

A member of the Rousculp Church of Christ, Lima, Clara sang in the choir and participated in the Ladies Aid and Missions groups. For many years, she organized and cooked funeral dinners, which she took as a great honor. Previously, Clara was a member of the Fort Recovery Church of the Nazarene, where she was the Children's Church Director and Vacation Bible School Director. Clara loved the Lord with all her heart and she sought to serve others as Christ calls us to do. She had a very big heart for her family, friends, veterans and this country. Always willing to help, whether someone was in need or just because it was on her heart to do so.

Ever the amazing seamstress, Clara was doing sewing jobs for people up until a few months of her passing. In her free time, she loved gardening and tending to all her flowers. She could often be seen walking her dog, Charley, or at a kickboxing class. Her dogs, Charley and the late Roxy, held a very special place in her heart.

Services will begin at 12 noon, Monday, November 9, 2026 at the Rousculp Church of Christ, Lima. Rev. Marty Rind will officiate. Family and friends may visit from 10 a.m. until the time of services Monday at the church. Private interment of her cremated remains will take place at a later date in Spring Hill Cemetery, Fort Recovery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Rousculp Church of Christ Ladies Aid or Heritage Home Health & Hospice.