Linda (Hein) Culler, age 68, passed away Sat., April 11, 2015 in Salem Community Hospital surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born Aug. 16, 1946 in Minerva, OH to the late Glen and Thelma (Walker) Hein. Linda was one of the most caring people you would ever meet. She was always thinking of and doing for others, even during her many months of illness. She was very talented and creative in several ways, pottery decorating and "firing", floral arranging, interior decorating, and was an excellent cook. She and her husband, Jim, would always cook and bake for many others during the holidays and for any others who were ill or needed help. She is a member of the East Nimishillen Church of the Brethren near Hartville, a 1964 graduate of Minerva High School, member of the East Rochester Garden Club, the Business Professional Women of Sebring and the New Alexander Community Association. She was a housewife, owner of Mar-Lin Silks and a licensed beautician, having graduated from Alliance Beauty School.

She is survived by her husband of 49 years, James Culler Jr., whom
she married July 24, 1965; daughter, Tracie (Molly Miller) Culler and their son, Thomas Miller-Culler of Fountain Hills, AZ; 2 sons, Matthew (Gregory Hail) Culler of Akron, and Jeffrey Culler of Minerva; 2 brothers, Paul (John Schwallie) Hein of Hartville, and Frank (Connie) Hein of Minerva.

Funeral services will be Friday at 11:00 am in the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home with Carol Kuryn officiating. Burial will be in Moultrie Chapel Cemetery. Calling hours will be Thursday, informal 2-4 and formal 6-8 pm and one hour prior to services on Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register book at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com.