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A MARINE'S MARINE Robert Frank Karrigan Linn, CAPTAIN, United States Marine Corps Retired Robert "Bob" Linn passed on the celestial lodge above on the morning of Friday, 27 November 2015. Known as Robbie by his family as a child and growing up, Bob Linn was the son of Robert Herbert Linn and Bertha Mae Linn Kerrigan of Toledo, Ohio born on 6 July 1938. He graduated with the Class of 1956 from Scott High School in Toledo. Bob joined The Marine Corps in 1958. He went to Marine Corps Basic Training at Parris Island, SC. He began service to his country by enlisting as a Private, but warranted a field commission during the Vietnam War, earning the grade of CAPTAIN before the end of that conflict. During the Post-Vietnam drawdown, he reverted back to the ranks of enlisted leadership as an E-8. Shortly thereafter he earned the grade of E-9 or SARGENT MAJOR during the 18th year of a 30-year Marine Corps career. He retired in September 1988 while serving as the Wing SGTMAJ of the Second Marine Aircraft Fighter Wing at Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station, North Carolina. Bob is survived by his wife of 33 years, Margaret Salinas Linn, children Tracy Ann Linn , Debbie Linn Plagenhoef married to Jeff Plagenhoef, Terrance Linn, Manuel Carlos Cervantes, Ann-Margaret Cervantes, Nancy Ruth Ramos married to David Ramos along with eleven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He began his Masonic journey in March 1963 by joining Lima Lodge #205 Free & Accepted Masons in Lima, OH. He continued his travels to The East by joining The Valley of Dayton Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite 1964; Danang Chapter of the Heroes of '76 in Danang, Vietnam Charter Member, 1968; Ben Hur Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine & Ben Hur in Austin, TX. 1974; Kena Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine in Fairfax, VA. 1986; Past Master of Kintai Lodge #16 Free & Accepted Masons in Iwakuni, Japan 1986; Ashlar Chapter #213 Royal Arch Masons, Bueshner Council #107 Royal & Select Mason, and St. John's Commandery #20 Knights Templar in Youngstown, OH. 1992; and the Valley of Youngstown Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite in Youngstown, OH. 1997. He was also an accomplished bridge player earning the rank of Life Master. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to honor Robert Linn to any of the following three charities: Shriners' Hospitals for Children, PO Box 1510, Ranson, WV. 25438 800-241-4438 Alzheimer Network 4214 Market St., Youngstown, OH.44512 Third Marine Division, PO Box 254, Chalfont, PA. 18914 We know he will be missed by all who knew him. Please sign the online guest book at www.missionparks.com under the obituary section.

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Robert Frank Karrigan Linn

July 6, 1938 - November 27, 2015