GERICKE, Linda Lou (Bradley) 1952-2019

GERICKE, BRADLEY, KOCH

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 10/19/2019 at 14:38:48

Biography

Linda Lou Gericke, 67, of Waterloo, died at UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital of natural causes Friday, October 18, 2019.

She was born June 27, 1952 in Dubuque, the daughter of Robert and Elsie Koch Bradley. She graduated from Dubuque Senior High School in 1970.

Linda married Randall W. Gericke August 18, 1973 in Dubuque. She was a seamstress who did work for family and friends. She altered many dresses, work uniforms, and other garments of all kinds for several years.

Linda had a great love for her grandchildren, a passion for watching the Iowa Hawkeyes and Chicago Cubs. She was an avid bowler, and she and Randy were directors of concessions at Waterloo Memorial Stadium for 13 years.

She is survived by husband, Randy; a son, Andre "Andy" (Lyndsie) Gericke of Waukee; a daughter, Mara Gericke of Round Lake‚ IL; three grandchildren, Cameron Rhines, and Koye and Kenna Gericke; two brothers, Robert "Bob" (Betty) Bradley of Grand Rapids‚ MI, and Greg "Jeep" (LuAnn) Bradley of Dubuque; a sister, Jan (Robert) Reuskens of Des Moines; and a brother-in-law, Joel Gericke of Waterloo.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents.
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Visitation:
Memorial Visitation: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Thursday, October 24, 2019 at Locke Funeral Home, Waterloo

Cemetery: (not given)

Memorials:
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Waterloo Bowling Association.

SOURCE: Locke Funeral Service