Dennis Wayne Linn Obituary (1944 - 2025)

Born Jul 24, 1944, Dennis Wayne Linn attended Brooklyn Center High School in Brooklyn Center, MN. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Dennis Wayne Linn.

Graduation Year	Class of 1962
Date of Birth	Jul 24, 1944
Date of Passing	Dec 01, 2025
About	Den’s Legacy Dennis Wayne Linn peacefully went to his heavenly home on December 1st, 2025, in Westlake Village, Ca. at his long-time residence with his loving family surrounding him, after a long battle with three mixed dementias, Lewy Body (LBD), Vascular (VaD), Frontotemporal (FTD). Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on July 24th, 1944, to Walter and Helen Linn. Den graduated from Brooklyn Center High school in 1962, taking 3rd in the state in gymnastics. At the age of 17, Den entered the US Navy as a Catapult Engineer aboard the U.S.S Constellation during the Vietnam war. Den started working in the heat exchange industry in the 70’s and in 1996 co-founded Southwest Thermal Technology which he owned and worked at for nearly 20 years before retiring in 2015. He married his wife Mary on February 14th, 1981, and for the last 44 years was blessed to raise a family with her that consisted of 7 children, 16 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Those fortunate to know Den will always fondly remember his wonderful sense of humor, his warm hospitality, and his masterful abilities at the BBQ. We are so thankful that Den is in the loving arms of Jesus until we meet again!
Events	“The Long Goodbye" It is often said that with dementia, there are three deaths that we experience: 1. The Initial Diagnosis God is giving us a cross to carry – the journey of which we do not know what lies ahead. This is our initial goodbye, for we know that each day that follows, it will be another step closer to the end. 2. The Journey Through Dementia Jesus taught that to have ever lasting life, we must pick up our cross and carry it. This is where we earn our graces by giving grace to others. Some days are easy – some days are hard. Each day is its own story. 3. The Final Passing From This Life Into The Next This is the day we cry our tears of both sadness and joy. Sadness for we will miss Den – but Joy in that Den is no longer in pain, he is free of his cross, and his soul has returned to the Father. This journey I walked with Den, all 15 years, was one that was not possible without all of you, my family and friends, and without my faith. Thank you, Den ... I am forever grateful for having the opportunity to love you and be loved by you. We have shared so many memories together. You were an amazing man, husband and father. Until we meet again – all my love. Mary