Lynn A. “Kirk” Kirkland

August 22, 2016 Last Updated: August 22, 2016 01:00 AM Death Notice

Lynn A. “Kirk” Kirkland, 60, of Buffalo Township passed away unexpectedly Tuesday.

Lynn was born Dec. 8, 1955, in New Kensington. He was the son of the late Pauline S. (Shoaf) and Alvin N. Kirkland.

Lynn was a 1974 graduate of Burrell High School. After graduating, Lynn took a job at Oberg Industries. After 41 years of service, Lynn was the director of operations at the company's Freeport plant. He approached every day with a positive attitude and demonstrated exemplary work ethic that will be remembered by all who knew him.

Lynn was an avid motorcyclist and had raced professional Motocross for many years as number 857. He passed his love of two wheels on to his sons and loved to watch them ride and race. He enjoyed traveling all over the country with his boys to Pro Supercross and Motocross races.

Lynn is survived by his wife of 27 years, Linda (Kuhlman) Kirkland, and his two sons, Cameron and Tahlon Kirkland. He also is survived by his brother, James Kirkland; his two sisters, Harriett (David) Archibald and Jill (Bobby) Berger; his mother-in-law, Marie Kuhlman; his sister-in-law, Janet (Tom) Lyons; and many nieces and nephews who loved him dearly.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his father-in-law, Edward Kuhlman.

He was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Cabot. Lynn's love and dedication to his wife, Linda, and his sons will always be cherished. He touched so many throughout his life and his legacy will live on forever.

KIRKLAND — Family and friends of Lynn A. “Kirk” Kirkland, who died Tuesday, July 19, 2016, will be received from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Redmond Funeral Home, 524 High St., in Freeport.Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Cabot with the Rev. Barry J. Keurulainen officiating.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312; the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 15120, Chicago, IL 60693; or the American Motorcyclist Association, 13515 Yarmouth Drive, Pickerington, OH 43147.To send condolences visit, www.redmondfuneralhomeinc.com.