Viola E. Linnes

Viola E. Linnes was born December 30, 1905, to Swan and Mathilda Ausland in Hoffman, MN. On July 1, 1926, she was united in marriage to Claude Linnes in Hoffman. He preceded her in death December 2, 1949. Viola was employed at the Hoffman School in the Dietary Department as a cook from 1950 - 1957. She then became a House Mother for the Gustavous Adolphus nursing students until her retirement in 1974 when she moved to Albert Lea. Viola was a member of Grace Lutheran Church since that time. She enjoyed conducting Bible Study and visiting with people. Survivors include her son, Luther and his wife, Marjorie Linnes; daughters-in-law, Patricia Linnes and Joanne Linnes; 10 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. Viola was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Claude; sons, Adrian and Lowell; daughter, Vianne; grandson, Jeffrey Linnes; and son-in-law, William Wickboldt.