Klaus Josef Linke's Obituary
Klaus was preceded in death by his parents: Karl and Anna, nee Langer, Linke, a sister and brother-in-law: Elizabeth and Roger Vail and a brother: Gunther Linke. He is survived by his wife of 43 years: Viola, nee Bordewisch, Linke. His daughters: Janice Reeves, Dawn (Milton) Cron and Robyn Linke. Four granddaughters: JoLynn, JuliAnn, Nicole and JenniLee. He is also survived by sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws, many nieces, nephews and friends. Klaus came to the United States in 1951 and became a United States citizen on December 30, 1958. He retired in 2002 after 35 years of service from UniSource/Georgia Pacific. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dupo, IL. and served in the United States Air Force and was stationed at Scott Air Force Base. memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dupo, IL., Christ United Church of Christ in Dupo, IL. or Hospice of Southern Illinois.
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