Richard Alan Linn 

Beloved Husband & Father

Baileyton, TN - Richard “Dick” Alan Linn, 84, of Baileyton, TN went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 2nd, 2026. Richard passed with loved ones by his side after a brief illness.

Richard, born September 29th, 1941, was the son of James Nathan and Sara Gertrude (Null) Linn of Washington, PA.

A 1963 graduate of Waynesburg College in Pennsylvania, his occupational endeavors focused on serving others. He served as assistant manager and youth counselor for YMCA’s in Washington, PA and Carlisle, PA. Richard went on to be Superintendent of Pennsylvania State Parks, including Black Moshannon, Curwensville, Sizerville, Sinnemahoning, Gifford Pinchot, Denton Hill, Lyman Run, Prouty, Patterson, and Cherry Springs. He served 21 years in city government as Borough Manager of Port Allegany, PA, Village Administrator in Cooperstown, NY, and City Manager of Neptune Beach, FL. Upon retiring from the public sector, Richard and his wife Patricia purchased and operated an RV park & campground in Baileyton, TN, returning him to the camping style of life he grew up with in the Boy Scouts, YMCA, and state parks, as well as a personal enjoyment carried on with his family.

With over five decades of service to freemasonry, Richard was a member of Lodge #580 F&AM Masonic Lodge Austin (PA), Eulalia Lodge #342, serving as worshipful master, Coudersport Consistory and Commandery, and Baileyton Masonic Lodge #520. He was also a member of the Jericho Shriners in Kingsport, TN and the Kings Mountain, TN chapter of Sons of the American Revolution (SAR).

In addition to his parents, Richard was predeceased by sisters Carol Gertrude Huddleston and Margaret Katherine King. Survivors are his wife of 45 years, Patricia Rukgaber Linn, son James Garth Linn of Atlantic Beach, FL, daughter Cassandra Linn Ruff (Erik) of Concord, NC, son Alan Hunter Linn of Jacksonville, FL, grandson Ethan Charles Ruff and granddaughter Ella Joy Ruff, and brother James Hugh Linn of Port St. Lucie, FL.

A celebration of life is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, September 26th, anticipated to take place in Baileyton, TN.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Richard’s memory to the Shriners Hospitals for Children.

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