Lynn Dale Votaw of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away at his home on March 20, 2025 with complications from COPD after a bout of influenza A.
Lynn was born June 19, 1957, in Lawrence, Kansas, the son of Lyle and Elizabeth Votaw. He is survived by his wife, Anna; sister, Linda Votaw, Beverly Gardner (Don); and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Lynn graduated from Lawrence High School and was employed by the University of Kansas from May 18, 1977, until his retirement on December 23, 2010. Lynn enjoyed fishing and hunting in his spare time.
A Celebration of Life will be held on August 24, 2025 from 2:00pm to 4:00 pm at the Union Pacific Depot, 402 N 2nd St, Lawrence, Kansas.
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you Anna, all Lynn’s family. In looking for a deceased love one, we saw Lynn’s passing. So very sorry for your loss.
Sending thoughts,prayers, and love to you all. Lynn Bob was one of a kind he will always have a special place in my heart as my suffering, I will always cherish his memories ❤️
Sorry to hear of Lynn`s passing. We were buds in school from 3rd grade. Prayers for the entire family.
RIP Buddy
So sorry to hear this. I knew Lynn going back to our Lawrence high days. R.I.P. old friend. You will be missed by many…
Lynn and his parents welcomed our family to lawrence. They were most welcoming & Roger & I loved them immediately. RIP, kind soul.
The Harvey and Byers family extend our prayers and condolences. Put up a lot of hat with him. He will be missed.
The Votaw Family is such a part of my childhood memories while attending Kaw Valley School. He and his sisters, Beverly and Linda, rode the school bus with my siblings, and myself. School bus driver, Allie Harvey, was our “ father, mother, sister, brother”, while riding his bus. It was a true education. Lynn was quiet and thoughtful, a sweet boy, as I remember. Godspeed to you, Lynn. RIP
We had so much fun bowling together and talking about wrestling. You will definitely be missed.Rest easy my friend
Knew him yrs ago as he painted on stilts! A fun happy nice person!
Sorry to hear of Lynn’s passing! We all had fun at KU! I pray you are doing well Ann!!