Leonard Ray Zahn, "Lynnie Ray," 54, passed away Nov. 2, 2013, at Kansas Surgery and Recovery Center, Wichita. He was born in WaKeeney, Kan., Dec. 5, 1958, the son of Leonard Otto and Kaylene (Hunter) Zahn.

He was a mechanic for 41 years, starting at Kilpatrick Auto Salvage, then working for Mike's Auto Service and Mohr Auto Service, before opening his own shop, Lynn's Repair. He was a member of Mitchell Chapel United Methodist Church, the Loyal Order of the Moose #982 and the Wednesday Night Guys Night Club.

On Dec. 12, 1976, he married Mary Pacheco. He then married Janice Cole Feb. 17, 1990, in Hutchinson. He is survived by his wife of 23 years; children, Leonard Ray Zahn Jr., of Columbus, Ga., Karla Dill and Shelby Zahn, both of Wichita, Gabriel Zahn of Hutchinson; stepdaughters, Jenice Story and Tina Romesburg of Hutchinson, Kathryn Palacio of St. Louis, Mo.; his mother, Kaylene Zahn of Hutchinson; siblings, Brenda Ray, Kevin Zahn, and Janice Dawson, all of Hutchinson, Melvin Zahn of Wakeeney, and Stacy Zahn of Eudora; grandchildren, Austin, Chance, Laiken, Dakota, Savanna, Hunter, Lara and Christine; and a great-granddaughter, Katailina. He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard Otto Zahn.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8, 2013, at Mitchell Chapel United Methodist Church, with Pastor Teresa Wynn presiding. In honor of Leonard, we encourage everyone attending to wear their overalls and white shirts. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and Thursday, with family to receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Elliott Chapel, Hutchinson. Burial will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013, at WaKeeney Cemetery, WaKeeney, Kan. Memorials may be made to the Leonard Zahn Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501. You will be loved and missed by all. We love you very much.