Obituary for Linda “Lynn” C. Burks

Linda “Lynn” C. Burks, age 81, of Upper Sandusky, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Wyandot County Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born March 3, 1945 in Marion, Ohio to the late Clyde and Lorraine Baise Johnson.

Lynn married Paul D. Burks on June 12, 1965. And together they shared 61 years of marriage. He survives in Upper Sandusky. She is also survived by her children, Judy (Jim) Back of Bloomville, Patty Nye of Upper Sandusky, Brian (Deb) Burks of Sycamore, and Mary (Eric Franks) Stansbery of Upper Sandusky, 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, a brother, Gary (Gayle) Johnson of Bellevue and her sisters, Mabel Daniels of Castalia and Peggy (Paul) Missler of Bellevue. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Jeanette Johnson.

She was a 1963 graduate of York High School. Lynn was a faithful member of Trinity Evangelical Church in Upper Sandusky, where her faith was an important part of her life. She shared her time and talents as a Girl Scout leader and Luther League advisor. Throughout her working years, she was the manager of Wyandot Senior Village. She worked at Walmart and served as bookkeeper for Wyandot Construction Company. Lynn especially enjoyed baking and will be fondly remembered for her baking skills. Above all, she treasured time with her family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 5pm in Trinity Evangelical Church in Upper Sandusky, with Pastor Jim Stauffer officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday from 3 to 5 p.m. at the church prior to the service.

Memorial contributions may be made in Lynn’s name to Open Door Resource Center or Wyandot County Council on Aging, in care of Bringman Clark Funeral Home 226 East Wyandot Avenue, Upper Sandusky, Ohio, 43351.

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