Golden, Linda Lee

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• Obituary: 14 Jul 2007; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Linda Lee (Golden) Sternhagen, 62, passed away peacefully with her family by her side after a very courageous battle with breast cancer on July 11th, 2007. Linda was born on October 20th, 1944, in Green Bay, WI, to the late Patrick and Blanche Golden (Berken). She graduated from De Pere in 1962. She married Ralph L. Sternhagen on May 22nd, 1965, at St. Francis Xavier Church in De Pere. He preceded Linda in death on September 20, 1982. Linda loved life, and fought so hard to stay alive. Linda's favorite thing in life was spending time with her five grandchildren (Ian, Jackson, Jayden, Grace, and Javon). Linda also loved to read, take walks, go to Packer games and family ballgames, and go to movies and concerts. She especially enjoyed getting together with the whole family and she was usually the first to arrive and the last one to leave.
Linda was a stay-at-home mom for many years. During that time she volunteered at Highlands Elementary School and was very active in her children's lives. Linda then worked for many years at Prange Way (Appleton) and then spent the last 10 years at Office Max (Appleton). Linda was so looking forward to her retirement days, when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in late April 2006.
Linda will be deeply missed by her son, Dean A. (Kim) Sternhagen, her daughter, Kara A. Sternhagen, and her grandchildren, Ian, Jackson, Jayden, Grace, and Javon. Linda's siblings were a constant and important part of her life and she will be sadly missed by Dr. Daniel (Jeanette) Golden, Rockville, Md;, Maureen Appleton, Green Bay; Michael (Cathy) Golden, De Pere; Patty (Michael) Skiffington, Ashwaubenon; Mary Beth (Steve) Becker, De Pere; and Teresa (James) Fridland, De Pere.
Linda is further survived by aunts, Colleen Simon, Green Bay; and Eunice Brennan, De Pere; and their families. She was also a very special Aunt and will be missed by Paul, Andrea, Amber, Heather, Lindsey, Lawton, Nicholas (Melissa), Mark, Andrew, Eric, Emily, William, Patrick and John, her Godchild. Cameron Miller was also her Godchild, and was very dear to her heart.
Linda will also be missed by Ralph's brothers and sisters, Donna Williams, Mark (Margie) Sternhagen, Appleton; Kathy DeGrave (Dennis), Florence; Craig Sternhagen (Julie), Appleton; Laurel Weyenberg, Neenah; Carla Kyllolen (Frank), Sherry Pingel, and Dawn Mills (George) and their families.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister-in-law, Betty (Don) Groth, Minnesota.
She is further survived by many special friends, neighbors, and co-workers.
Linda's family would like to express their gratitude to the staff at The Heritage, Peabody Manor (Pine Creek), and Appleton Medical Center for their wonderful care during Linda's most difficult times. Also, our thanks to our many friends and relatives, for their kindness and caring especially during these final months.
Friends may call at Wichmann Funeral Home, 537 North Superior Street in Appleton, on Monday, July 16th from 5-7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. The funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 17th, at St. Pius X, 500 West Marquette Street in Appleton. Father Quinn Mann will be officiating the Mass.
WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
537 North Superior Street
Appleton 920-739-1231

Linda married Sternhagen, Ralph L. 22 May 1965, St. Francis Xavier Cathedral Catholic Church, Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. Ralph was born 21 Jun 1943; died 20 Sep 1982. [Group Sheet]