Linda Mae (Anderson) Hinterleitner, 73, passed away on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020 with her daughters by her side. Linda was born in Tomahawk, Wis., on Dec. 20, 1946 to Edward and Norma Anderson. Linda graduated from Tomahawk High School in 1964. After graduating, she moved to Milwaukee, Wis., and attended Marvel School of Cosmetology.
Linda married Dennis Hinterleitner in 1965. Together they had two daughters, Tina and Teri. Linda stayed at home with her girls; she volunteered at their school and church, and was a Girl Scout leader for many years. After her daughters were grown, she worked as a Deli Manager at Bautsch’s 29 Super for 22 years. She continued working in food service for the next six years as a head cook for an insurance company until her retirement. Her greatest joy in life was being Nana to her grandchildren. Linda’s grandchildren meant the world to her and she would do anything for them. Just recently, she was blessed to be able to meet her first great-grandson, Porter.
Linda loved to travel. She always felt very lucky to have had the chance to see so many different places in the world. Linda loved all holidays. She really loved any time family would come together. She especially loved 4th of July in Tomahawk. She welcomed everyone into her home and offered food, drink, and even the occasional haircut. Many considered her their second Mom. Linda was a phenomenal cook and baker. Her recipes will be cherished forever. Linda loved any kind of games. She was happiest sitting around a table with family and friends, playing cards, trivia, Pictionary, and especially charades. She loved playing softball, shooting pool, cross country skiing and tending to her gardens and flowers.
Linda will be missed by her children, Tina (Terry) Ellenbecker, Teri (Darryl) Goebel; her grandchildren, Jaryd (Emily) Ellenbecker, Kacie (Cody) Ahrens, Chloe and Sophie Goebel; great-grandson, Porter Ahrens; two sisters, Judi Hufschmid and Jane Zernach; numerous nieces and nephews; and a multitude of friends.
In Heaven Linda will join her parents, Edward and Norma Anderson; her sister Karen Anderson; two brothers-in-law, Don Hufschmid and Larry Zernach; nephew Steve Zernach; and many other friends and relatives.
A celebration of Linda’s life will be held at St. Mary Catholic Church, 320 E. Washington Ave., Tomahawk, on Saturday, Dec. 19. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. with Rev. Louis Maram Reddy officiating. Private burial will be held at Calvary Cemetery. Safe social practices by all guests and family will be strictly observed. Attendance is based on your comfort level.
The family would like to thank all of the angels from the 8th floor COVID-19 unit at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton, for their kindness and compassion. We can never express in words or actions how much your care helped us through this most difficult time.
Based on Linda’s wishes, a memorial will be set-up to support the COVID-19 Unit at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton.
Krueger Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Tomahawk, is assisting the family with arrangements. You may view the full obituary and leave online condolences at www.kruegerfamilyfuneral.com.