Linda Lou (Kramer) FRIEDRICH

FRIEDRICH, KRAMER, COURTNEY, KRAMER-COURTNEY, ALPHS, JONES, KRAMER, ZUBER, HALL, ST JEAN, CLARK

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 2/10/2024 at 13:07:03

November 4, 1954 ---- August 9, 2017

Mrs. Linda Lou Friedrich died peacefully at home on August 9, 2017 in Vincent, Iowa at the age of 62. Linda is survived by her husband, Galen Friedrich; mother, Janelle Kramer-Courtney (Wilbur Courtney); son, Shannon (Nicki) Friedrich; daughter, Tracy Alphs; seven siblings: Sherry (Bill) Jones, Butch (Merri) Kramer, Sandi (Ben) Zuber), Pat (Jerry) Hall, Marcia (Mike) St Jean, Terry Kramer and Joni Clark; five favorite grandchildren: Joseph Friedrich, Justin Alphs, Samantha Alphs, Quincy Friedrich and Piper Friedrich.

Linda is preceded in death by her father, Andrew Kramer and brother, Rick Kramer. Linda was born on November 4, 1954 to Andrew and Janelle Kramer. She graduated from Algona High School in 1973. Linda married her high school sweetheart in 1974, and would welcome two children, Shannon and Tracy, into their lives. The couple set about teaching their children to work hard, and always help others. Shannon and Tracy will remember their mother as teaching them to try new things and to appreciate all people from every walk of life.

Galen and Linda would be married 43 years this month. Linda received her degree in construction from Iowa Central Community College, and would go on to manage Hovey Construction in Fort Dodge, a career she loved. Linda's greatest love was her grandchildren.

She instigated water-gun wars regularly with them, always making sure that she had the biggest and most powerful weapon. Easter was Linda's holiday; she would take great pleasure in watching her children and grandchildren throw elbows, to find money filled eggs throughout her acreage. Linda loved cooking (world's best potato salad), canning and card playing.

She loved scary movies, and classic television shows. Linda spoiled her grandchildren regularly, and loved her husband Galen deeply. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

A celebration of her life will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services [Fort Dodge, Iowa]. Linda's wishes will be followed, to include a private small burial, at a later date, with immediate family. All are welcome to attend her celebration. The family would like to thank Hospice, in particular, for their care and dedication.

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