Lynn James Aldrich, 83, died January, 26, 2024, at Legend of Hutchinson. He was born August 23, 1940, in Hutchinson, to James George and Eva Pearl (Shannon) Aldrich.
Lynn graduated from Hutchinson High School. He earned his master’s degree in education from Emporia State University. Lynn was a teacher for USD 308 for 38 years. Upon retirement, he became a volunteer for Kansas Operation LifeSaver for more than 15 years.
Lynn enjoyed watching westerns, especially “The Lone Ranger” or “The Roy Rogers Show”. He was a big sports fan. On Fridays you could find him watching WWE Smackdown, and the rest of the time any K-State or KC Chiefs games. Lynn loved having a good burger with his wife, Linda. While earning his masters’ degree in Emporia they frequented Blaylocks Café, which happened to be next to the train tracks. His father worked for Santa Fe, so from a young age Lynn was fascinated with all things train related. He was a member of numerous train groups, and developed lasting friendships with many of the other members. His faith was also important to him. He served as an elder at Crossroads Christian Church, and rarely missed a Sunday morning service.
On August 12, 1967, he married Linda Marie Springer, in Hutchinson. She survives.
Also surviving are: his children, Kristie Aldrich of Texas; Andrew (Rosita) Aldrich of Hutchinson; grandchildren, Eliza Aldrich, John Aldrich; brother, Dale (Maryann) Aldrich of Arizona; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by: his parents; grandparents; aunts; and uncles.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Elliott Chapel. Private family inurnment to take place at Pleasant View Cemetery at Darlow.
Friends may sign his memorial book from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. with family present to receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Elliott Mortuary.
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In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Parkinson’s Foundation or Great Plains Transportation Museum, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.