Robert F. Linskens

Robert F. Linskens, age 76, died unexpectedly in Belleview, Florida on April 26, 2008. He was born on October 24, 1931 in Kaukauna, the son of the late John and Leone (Kiffe) Linskens. On June 16, 1956 Bob married Janet Weyenberg and they spent the next 51 years together. Bob worked as president of Badger Globe Credit Union for 40 years. He and his father raised and raced harness horses on his farm north of Appleton for 25 years. Bob and Jan spent the winters of their retirement at their home in Florida. They looked forward to coming back to Appleton to watch their grandchildren play baseball, basketball and run cross country in addition to the entire family spending a week together every August at Telemark in Cable, Wisconsin. Bob and Jan were active members of St. Edward's Parish in Mackville where they attended daily mass which was usually followed by breakfast with their friends.

Bob will be sadly missed by his loving wife: Janet Linskens of Appleton; five children: Phillip (Linda) Linskens of San Diego; James (Kathleen) Linskens of Freedom; Laurie (Brandon) Shock of San Diego; Thomas (Jennifer) Linskens of Weyauwega; and Dale (Jenna) Linskens of Hortonville; nine grandchildren: Anna, Aaron, Caleb, Adriana, Adan, Emma, Hannah, Trentyn and Jack.

Bob is also survived by his former sister-in-law: Alice Weyenberg of Manitowoc, and his former daughter-in-law: Jean Biddle and her children Derek and Jamie Johnson; two brothers-in-law: Roger (Jackie) Weyenberg of Neenah and Ron (Sandy) Weyenberg of Kaukauna; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents as well as Jan's parents: Jacob and Leone Weyenberg.

The funeral liturgy for Bob will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at ST. EDWARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, Highway 47 North in Mackville, with Fr. Charles Brooks officiating. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Kaukauna. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 4:00 PM until the time of a prayer service at 7:00 PM. Visitation will resume at the church on Tuesday morning at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund is being established for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.

The family would like to offer a prayer of thanks to the Lord for blessing us with 36 years of memories and love after dad was diagnosed with malignant melanoma and given only 3 months to survive. Our years together will be remembered with grace and gratitude. Dad and Grandpa Bob, you will be greatly missed, for you were loved more than words can say. We know you are in the arms of the Lord, watching over us from heaven.

Fargo Funeral Home
400 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Kaukauna, WI 54130
920-766-6200