James R.

Linder

James Richard Linder age 87 died Thursday, March 7, 2019.

He was born February 21, 1932 in Payne, Ohio son of the late John and Anna (Schall) Linder. On July 24, 1954 he married Patricia A. Snyder who preceded him in death on October 21, 2011.  He was a lifetime carpenter and contractor, retiring in 2000 from Linder Construction.  He was US Army Sergeant with the 89th Tank Battalion 25th Infantry Company C; a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Ft. Wayne; American Legion Post #297; and VFW Post #587.

He is survived by his children: Mike (Peggie) Linder, Payne, Kim (Sally) Linder, Paulding, Dr. Brian (Kim) Linder, Richmond, TX, Lynne (Steve) Ecenbarger, Ft. Wayne, Laurie (Bob) Long, Middle Point, and Jim (Jane) Linder, Paulding; 29 grandchildren; and 43 great grandchildren; siblings:  Maurice (Violet) Linder, Ft. Wayne, and Theresa Baumle, Payne.

He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Rosemary Perrine, Catherine Gonya, Marie Linder, Rita Linder, Josephine Huguenard, Genevieve Wilson, Sister Helen Linder, and Sister Jean Linder.

A Latin Requiem Mass will be conducted 11 AM Tuesday, March 12 at Divine Mercy Catholic Parish, Payne. He will be laid to rest in St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery, Payne with military graveside services.

Visitation will be 2 – 8 PM Monday, March 11 at Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation made to Masses said in memory of Jim; Right to Life; Hospice; or Honor Flight.