Ruthann "Sandee" Linde

NORFOLK — Memorial services for Ruthann “Sandee” Linde, 82, Norfolk, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, at the United Church of Christ in Norfolk. The Rev. Jackie Perry will officiate. There will be no visitation. Stonacek Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Ruthann “Sandee” Linde died peacefully, surrounded by family, on June 29, 2017, following a short illness. Sandee was bom in Iowa City, lowa, on June 3, 1935. Her parents were Beth M. (Hart) and Reid E. Young. She grew up in Fairmont, Minn., where she graduated from high school in 1953. She attended Mankato State College. Sandee married M.D. Linde in Fairmont following college. They lived in Omaha and then, since 1957, in Norfolk. Sandee had a positive influence on generations of children, first as a beloved kindergarten teacher at Jefferson School and later as the preschool owner and teacher of Lollipop Lane for more than 30 years. Fun always followed wherever she went! Sandee also led two different troops of Girl Scouts. She inspired and organized many wonderful adventures of camping and taught the meaning of community service. Sandee was a 50-year member of the following: UCC Church, Order of the Eastern Star, where she was a Past Matron, and the Neighborhood Birthday Club. She was an original member of the NHS Boosters Club, Travelers Dinner Dance Club and Kupples Club. She also was a mentor for TeamMates. Sandee served on the Norfolk School Board for 18 years and was a past president. She taught Sunday school and was active in Questers, PEO and several bridge clubs. Sandee loved traveling and saw many places near and far with her family and spouse, M.D. She continued to travel even after his death. Family was very important to Sandee, and she always inspired them with her love and fearless, never-quit attitude. The world was a brighter place because of Sandee. She is survived by her daughter, Cindee (Rod) Wachter of Columbus; and sons Roger Linde of Houston, Texas, and Blake Linde of Miami, Fla. She is also survived by five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and spouse, M.D., on July 10, 2016. Special music will precede the memorial service, beginning at 10:40 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be directed to the UCC Church.

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Ruthann "Sandee" Linde

June 3, 1935 - June 29, 2017