John Lynn Alden

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 mentor to all who called 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 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Victory, 1559 Roxbury Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43212. Msgr. Anthony Missimi will officiate. All are invited to join the family for a pastry buffet following the mass in the Msgr. Romano Parish Life Center. The Mass of Christian Burial for immediate family will take place at the interment of John’s cremated remains at the family plot located at the Amesville, Ohio Cemetery on Wednesday, August 25th at 1 PM.

In lieu of flowers please make a memorial contribution 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.