Photo courtesy of Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home - Evendale/Blue Ash
Cincinnati, Ohio
Dec 7, 1957 – Oct 7, 2025
Lindsey Ray Collett, a lifelong resident of Reading, Ohio, passed away at his home on October 7, 2025 at the age of 67. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 31 years, Susan (Weinhart) Collett; parents, Robbie (Marshall) Slavey and Linza (Gay) Collett; mother and father-in-law, June and Dale Weinhart.
Survived by his daughter, Kristen (Jenna) Osborn; loving brother to Vicki (Randy) Strole, Dwayne (Susan) Slavey, and Valerie (Dickie) Giles; brother-in-law to Mike (Brenda) Weinhart. Special uncle to his nieces and nephews, dear friend to many, and a cherished companion to his dog, Brody.
Lindsey graduated from Reading High School Class of 1976 and served as a cadet, beginning his dedicated career of 31 years with Reading Fire Department where he retired as a Lieutenant Firefighter Paramedic. He studied Fire Science at the University of Cincinnati. Following retirement, he continued his interests in medical science serving in positions with UC Physicians and Children's Hospital.
Through the years, Lindsey enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing, and cooking. His potato salad became a frequent request for gatherings. We have been blessed by Lindsey’s caring heart for others, his life of service, and will deeply miss his hysterical and loving presence.
Visitation will be from 10 AM until the time of service at 12 NOON on Friday, October 17th at Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home, 10211 Plainfield Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45241. Interment will follow at Reading Cemetery. Services will include fire service honors. Online condolences may be shared at www.MRFH.com
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Lindsey’s honor are suggested to Reading Fire Department Inc., 1000 Market St, Cincinnati, OH 45215.
Read MoreLindsey will be missed
And sorry for your loss He was a great
Instructor and taught. Me alot
Stay stroung And you will get through
Dan Staab
October 17, 2025 | Reading, OH | Coworker
Lindsey we are grateful to have been your cousin and friend. You were always there for us in good times and in times of need. Words cannot express how you uplifted Dad after mom passed. Your visits and calls got him through the saddest of days.
When our beloved Uncle Ralph suffered through what seemed like an eternity of pain before joining his Heavenly Father, you put all of the goodness and energy within you to be there for the Gilbert and Ellis families. We will always remember the...
October 16, 2025
Rest in peace Lindsey.....sympathy to those who loved him!
Carol Deimling
October 13, 2025 | Milford, OH | Friend
I have known Lindsey my entire career. First at Reading Fire and then at Cincinnati Fire. He was the most dedicated person I have known. I learned a lot throughout the years from Lindsey and his passing is a great loss to the EMS service. Prayers to the family and God Speed to Lindsey.
Gary Cook
October 11, 2025 | Sharps Chapel, TN | Coworker
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Ann Lumb
October 10, 2025 | Cincinnati, OH
Our prayers and condolences on your loss. Gary and I remember our time with Lindsay and the many years with Reading Fire.
Gary & Kathleen Mefford
October 10, 2025 | West Chester, OH | Acquaintance
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sheilah Sand
October 10, 2025 | Reading, OH | Classmate
