Robert Linde

Robert Wallace Linde was born October 8, 1929 to Perry and Tillie Dolen Linde in Lake Mills, Iowa. He grew up in Lake Mills and graduated from school in Lake Mills in 1946 at the age of 16. Robert was baptized and confirmed at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, IA. After graduating Bob enlisted in the United States Army. He served in the Korean War and was stationed in Germany. In 1957 he was united in marriage to Minerva Storby. She passed away in 1964. In 1965 he was united in marriage to Mary Bull. She passed away in 2004. Bob worked for Sorenson Bros. as a heavy equipment operator where he was a scraper and dozer operator. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, American Legion and Eagles. Bob enjoyed reading, traveling and camping. He loved spending time with his family and special friend Marie. Survivors include, sister, Arlene Zielske; brother Dean Mavis Linde; special friend, Marie Charlson; several nieces and nephews; step-daughter, Linda Bull; step-son, Mark Karen Bull; and step-grandchildren, Brad and Matt Bull; step-great-grandchildren Olivia and Braylin Bull. Robert was preceded in death by his parents; wives, Minerva and Mary. He was a kind and thoughtful person and will be greatly missed.