Alden Esq, John Lynn

1941 - 2021

John Lynn Alden, 79, passed away Tuesday,

April 6, 2021. He was born in Olean, New York, on

May 16, 1941, to the late

John and Irene Alden. He is lovingly survived by his wife and soulmate, Kathy; and sister, Priscilla. “Uncle

John” was caring and loyal to many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He earned his MBA in accounting at

Ohio University and his law degree at The Ohio State

University. He was a good man, kind and gentle but strong when you needed him to be. He gained the love and respect of many lifelong friends from all walks of life. He was a true upon him for help and support, continuously giving encouragement and guidance, challenging his loved ones to be better. He loved

Santa Fe, New Mexico, and the Southwest and was an avid collector of Native

American weavings and artifacts. He also had an enthusiasm for port wine, politics and Ohio State football. He was an icon in the transportation and logistics field during his 50+ years of service to the industry as his knowledge and tenacity were unmatched. A longtime member of The Conference

of Freight Council,

The Transportation Lawyers

Association and an active trustee of the Ohio Trucking

Association. He was also a shareholder in Luper,

Neidenthal and Logan LPA.

Funeral services will be held on August 21 at 10am at Our Lady of Victory, 1559

Roxbury Rd., Columbus,

Ohio 43212. Msgr. Anthony

Missimi will officiate. Interment

will follow at Amesville

Cemetery for immediate family at a later time. In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial contribution to

The Columbus Foundation at columbusfoundation.org or to the Columbus College of Art and Design at www. ccad.edu. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.schoedinger.com.

Arrangements entrusted to SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST.