Obituary for Linda Scheuermann
Linda Scheuermann, 76, of Stratford died Saturday, May 9, 2020 at the Care Center in Stratford. The family will be having a private memorial and burial at Vegors Cemetery in Stratford. Foster Funeral and Cremation Center is entrusted with the services.
Linda Jean Wright, oldest daughter of Lloyd and Darlene (Larson) Wright, was born January 16, 1944 in Waterloo. She graduated from Dubuque Senior High, University of Northern Iowa and received her Master’s degree in elementary education from Drake University. On June 21, 1964 she was united in marriage to Lee Scheuermann in Cedar Falls. The couple were blessed with three children. Linda worked for Roland-Story Community School district for 28 years teaching first and fourth graders. In 1992, she worked one year for the Department of Education. Linda was a beloved teacher that dedicated her career to her classroom children’s education, especially pertaining to the environment and making a better future for them.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Lee; children, Rhea (Rick) Yelle, Heather (Jared) Berglund all of Dayton and Rilee (Jan) Scheuermann of Stratford; grandchildren, Lyndie Olson, Maddie DeVoogd, Chaz Dally, Sam Berglund, Cassi Berglund, Carl Berglund, Ty Scheuermann, Liam Scheuermann, Harrison Scheuermann; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Jane (Doc) Henning of Ames; brother, Luke (Mary) Wright, Wadena; sisters-in-law, Beverly Olsson of Chatfield, MN; Neta Henry of Story City and many nieces and nephews.
Linda is preceded in death by her parents.
She was a member of Stratford Lutheran Church, Hamilton County Conservation Board, Stratford Women’s Club and DPI Energy Education Advisory Board. Linda received many local, state and national awards for environmental education and in 1993 was awarded outstanding teacher of the year. Linda enjoyed spending time with family, camping, traveling, rendezvous, recycling, bird watching, listening to music, and anything related to protecting the environment. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left to the family to be distributed to her favorite charities.
Linda Jean Wright, oldest daughter of Lloyd and Darlene (Larson) Wright, was born January 16, 1944 in Waterloo. She graduated from Dubuque Senior High, University of Northern Iowa and received her Master’s degree in elementary education from Drake University. On June 21, 1964 she was united in marriage to Lee Scheuermann in Cedar Falls. The couple were blessed with three children. Linda worked for Roland-Story Community School district for 28 years teaching first and fourth graders. In 1992, she worked one year for the Department of Education. Linda was a beloved teacher that dedicated her career to her classroom children’s education, especially pertaining to the environment and making a better future for them.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Lee; children, Rhea (Rick) Yelle, Heather (Jared) Berglund all of Dayton and Rilee (Jan) Scheuermann of Stratford; grandchildren, Lyndie Olson, Maddie DeVoogd, Chaz Dally, Sam Berglund, Cassi Berglund, Carl Berglund, Ty Scheuermann, Liam Scheuermann, Harrison Scheuermann; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Jane (Doc) Henning of Ames; brother, Luke (Mary) Wright, Wadena; sisters-in-law, Beverly Olsson of Chatfield, MN; Neta Henry of Story City and many nieces and nephews.
Linda is preceded in death by her parents.
She was a member of Stratford Lutheran Church, Hamilton County Conservation Board, Stratford Women’s Club and DPI Energy Education Advisory Board. Linda received many local, state and national awards for environmental education and in 1993 was awarded outstanding teacher of the year. Linda enjoyed spending time with family, camping, traveling, rendezvous, recycling, bird watching, listening to music, and anything related to protecting the environment. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left to the family to be distributed to her favorite charities.