Jean Linker

Lindsey resident, Jean Linker, 95, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family, Sat. Dec. 19, 2015.

Born on Apr. 23, 1920 in rural Lindsey, Jean was the daughter of Theodore "Ted" and Cleda "Jo" (Swartzlander) Hineline.  She graduated from Ross High School in 1938.  On Aug. 1, 1940, Jean married Robert Linker in a double ceremony with Marvin and Doris Hetrick in Lindsey.  Robert died on Dec. 17, 1995.

Jean worked as a bookkeeper for the Lin-Mor Farmers’ Elevator in Lindsey, retiring in 1985.  She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Fremont.  Jean was an avid sports fan, especially the OSU Buckeyes and the Fremont Ross Little Giants; loved playing cards, in particular, pinochle and was in various card playing clubs.  She enjoyed bowling, reading and crossword puzzles.  But, her greatest love was her family.

Jean is survived by daughters Bette Jean Linker of Lindsey and Sara Jane Linker (Craig) Nord of MN; 6 grandchildren, Kelly Jo (Gahn) Crispen (Douglas "Nick" Keeton), Craig Gahn (Allen Geiner), Kerri (Ed) Robe, Christopher (Kelly) Granrud, Mark (Jennifer) Sauber, Monica Granrud (Angela Ike); 6 great grandchildren, Shelbi Crispen, Lindsey Granrud, Keith Keeton, Ethan and Drew Sauber and Ryan Robe; and 1 great, great-granddaughter, Gianna Crispen.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Barbara Jo "Bobbie" Gahn; and son-in-law, Harold "Bud" Gahn.

Visitation will be Tues., Dec. 22, 2-4 & 6-8 p.m., at the Herman-Karlovetz Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Fremont.  Funeral Services will be Wed., 10:30 a.m., at the Faith Lutheran Church, Fremont where visitation will begin at 9:30.  Rev. Robert Young will officiate.

Burial will be at Lindsey Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Sandusky County Humane Society, Faith Lutheran Church or ProMedica Memorial Hospice.

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