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FORT WAYNE - Richard A. Lint, 86, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully with his daughter by his side, on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025.
He was born on Oct. 10, 1939, in Butler, Indiana, to John T. and Florence (Beard) Lint.
Rich was a 1957 graduate of Butler High School.
He was a salesman for Garns in Auburn and then worked for F. McConnell and Sons in New Haven, retiring after 27 years.
Rich married Judith A. Boren on Aug. 5, 1961, in Auburn, and she passed away on Aug. 15, 2003.
He attended County Line Church of God in rural Auburn.
He enjoyed fishing, spending time with his buddies, going out for breakfast, visiting the casino, watching basketball and horse races, and being with his family, especially his beloved grandchildren.
Surviving are two daughters, Robin (Jeff) Erickson, of Fort Wayne and Tara (Dan Becker) Lint, of New Haven; two siblings and their spouses, Ralph and Nancy Lint, of Auburn and Darlene and Leroy Jackemeyer, of Auburn; six grandchildren, Rachel Martin, Christopher Jones, Colin Jones, Seth Sare, Katelin (Tre Johnson) Sare and Taylor Sare; nine great-grandchildren, Tyler Bock, Xzavier Schieber, Skyla Sare, Axl Sare, Emberly Sare, Kashtyn Sare, Aaylah Sare, Peyton Johnson and Kinsley Johnson; several nieces and nephews; and his companion, Sue Scribner.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; daughter, Lisa Jones; and a sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn and Doyle Strawn.
Services will be held at 11 a.m., on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at Feller and Clark Funeral Home, 1860 Center St., Auburn, with visitation from 10-11 a.m., on Friday, prior to the service at the funeral home.
The Rev. Steve Schlatter will be officiating.
Burial will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery in Auburn.
Visitation also will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or Heart to Heart Hospice, 5646 Coventry Lane, Fort Wayne, IN 46804.
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