Lindell "Linn" Gene Silvey, 83, of Humansville, MO, passed away peacefully at home February 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 4, 1943, in St. Louis, MO, to Merlin Silvey and Aleene Morgan Silvey. Linn grew up in southeast Missouri around Belgrade and Potosi. His family moved to Kansas City where he graduated from Ruskin High School.

Linn served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War from 1962 to 1966. After being discharged from the Air Force, Linn graduated from Findlay Engineering School. He owned a home construction business for more than 30 years, building homes in the Kansas City area.

He loved fishing and being outdoors. Linn was a man of strong faith and was a member of Humansville Cornerstone Community Church.

He was preceded in death by his father, Merlin Silvey; and mother, Aleene Norton; brother, Harold Ray Silvey who passed away in Vietnam; grandson, Jacob Middaugh; and his grandparents, Dolph and Sally Marler.

Linn led a full and active life and was very proud of his family.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley Silvey; daughters, Katherine (David) Brundage and Linda Silvey (Ronnie Middaugh); grandchildren, Samantha (Ben) Tucker, Shannon Brundage, Sara Brundage, Shae (Amy) Brundage, Kyle (Kara) Middaugh, Kaira (Deven) Peltier and Mysti Middaugh; thirteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great granddaughter. Linn is also survived by his brother, Gary (Lynn) and family and sister Sandy (Les) and family.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.