Gale Elaine McLinn

May 7, 1937 - February 1, 2021

On Monday, February 1, at 8:15 a.m., Gale Elaine McLinn passed on to Heaven. She was born on May 7, 1937 and was the eldest daughter of Paul and Faun Marzluf. Loving and loved for 63 years of wonderful union with husband, Robert; beloved Mother to Kathleen King, Kevin McLinn, and Kirk McLinn. Elaine had seven grandchildren and two great-grandsons. Elaine was a lifelong Christian and a member of the Upper Arlington Lutheran Church. Elaine received both her Bachelors and Master's Degrees in Education from OSU, and a follow-up certification in Library Science from Ohio Dominican. During her 25 years with Columbus Public Schools, Elaine first served as an elementary teacher and then as an Elementary Area Librarian. Upon retiring in 1996, she served as a volunteer at Riverside Methodist Hospital and the Discovery Shop until her lack of mobility finally put a reluctant stop to her work outside the home. Elaine loved books and was an avid reader. She loved playing bridge and going out to eat with her many old and new friends. She loved to cook and savored good food. She loved to travel and went on several cruises with Robert and her cousin, Billy Williams. She considered herself a proud member of the "West High Girls" and was a lifetime member of the West High School Alumnae Association. An eternal optimist, she still was looking forward to coming home to Robert and her many friends - right up to her passing. She helped make our country a better place in her small way; she will be missed! Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST.