Linda L. Sternhagen

Sternhagen, Linda Lee (Golden)
Linda Lee Sternhagen (Golden), 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). Linda married Ralph L. Sternhagen on May 22nd, 1965. Ralph preceded Linda in death in 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 childrens’ 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. Sternhagen (Kim), 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 Golden (Jeanette), Maureen Appleton, Michael Golden (Cathy), Patty Skiffington (Michael), Mary Beth Becker (Steve), and Teresa Fridland (James). Linda is survived by aunts, Colleen Simon and Eunice Brennan, 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.
Linda will also be missed by Ralph’s brothers and sisters, Donna Williams, Mark Sternhagen (Margie), Kathy DeGrave (Dennis), Craig Sternhagen (Julie), Laurel Weyenberg , Carla Kyllolen (Frank), Sherry Pingel, and Dawn Mills (George) and their families. She was proceeded in death by Ralph’s dear sister Betty Groth (Don).
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.
A visitation will be held on Monday, July 16th, at Wichmann Funeral Home in Appleton from 5-7:00 pm. The funeral will be held Tuesday, July 17th, at St. Pius X in Appleton at 11:00am, with visitation at 10:00am.