September 5, 1932 - March 26, 2016
Allen Elmer Linderwell, age 83, of Richfield. Born in Lamont, Iowa September 5, 1932. Passed away on March 26, 2016. Survived by wife, Mary (Nystrom) Linderwell; two children, Michele (Timothy) Waldorf and Michael (Michele Daly) Linderwell; three grandchildren, Sarah Linderwell, Michael and Andrew Waldorf; sister, Maisie (Carl) Janssen, of IA; brother, Dean (Jeanne Amen) Linderwell, of MI; and sister-in-law, Esther (Howard) Linderwell of IN. Preceded in death by father, Otto Frank Linderwell and mother, Laura Blanche (Lantern) Linderwell, of IA; two brothers, Lloyd Otto Linderwell who died in infancy, and Howard Linderwell of IN. Graduated High School in Lamont, IA in 1950. Entered Military service November 5, 1952 during the Korean War. Basic training was at Ft. Sill, OK, then on to Berlin, Germany, discharged October 1954. Graduated Medical Tech school. Started working for Northwestern Bell Telephone, retiring May 1, 1992 after 37 years. Allen has been busy with handyman jobs, woodworking projects, gardening, hunting and fishing and was an avid clock collector. The last few years he was in a leather workshop. He was a member of Richfield American Legion Post #435 for 56 years.
Funeral Service
Saturday, April 2, 2016
2:00 PM
Visitation one hour prior to service at the church.
House of Prayer Lutheran Church
7625 Chicago Ave. So.
Richfield, MN
Interment
Saturday, April 2, 2016
Pleasant View Memorial Gardens
12400 Portland Ave. So.
Burnsville, MN
Dear Mary, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. So sorry Mary, We’ve been friends for so long,maybe 65 years?????? Won’t forget our school days and all the fun we had..Would love to give you a big hug,, hope you will make it to the class reunion. Good night, and try to get some rest,,,Love You,,Jim and Ila
Dear Mary and family,
You all have our heartfelt condolences. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Kevin and Barb Hinkle
Mary and family, Sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you. Hope to see you this summer. Take care.
Michael, Michele and family,
I’m sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. I am glad that I had the opportunity to meet him when you came out to the house. He was a sweet guy with a very warm smile. Know you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending my love, Deb Willoughby