Linda Kay Apple
May 04, 1950 - April 13, 2019
Obituary
MADISON – Linda Kay Apple, age 68, of Madison/Middleton, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2019, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on May 4, 1950, in Madison, the daughter of Elwin “Al” and Rena (Bennett) Busch. Linda graduated from Middleton High School in 1968. She worked as an office manager at Disability Rights Wisconsin for most of her career. Linda married Kenlyn (Ken) Wayne Apple on Oct. 23, 1976, and they had two daughters. She loved music, dancing and anything athletic including body pump classes, yoga, walking and cross-country skiing. Linda loved the outdoors and camping and canoeing were favorite family activities. She had two grandchildren, Kendall and Griffin, whom she adored. Linda is survived by her daughters, Kristin Apple and Sara Meyer; as well as a son-in law, Dwight Meyer; two grandchildren, Kendall and Griffin Meyer; siblings, Cheryl Rupard and Elwin “Bud” Busch (Jane); nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ken Apple; sister Dawn (Don) Wood; and parents, Al and Rena Busch. Linda touched many lives and will be missed by all who knew her. A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 1150 Park Street, Oregon, on Thursday, April 25, 2019, at 10 a.m. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in her name. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Oregon
Funeral & Cremation Care
1150 Park St.
(608) 835-3515
Events
Visitation
Thu Apr 25, 2019 @ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Oregon Funeral Home • 1150 Park St., Oregon, WI 53575
Memorial Service
Thu Apr 25, 2019 @ 10:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Oregon Funeral Home • 1150 Park St., Oregon, WI 53575
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Mary Disch
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To my dear friend of 45 years, I will miss you but will never forget all the fabulous times we had together with Ken and the girls. The canoeing, camping and hiking were some of my fondest memories. You have been blessed to have two such precious daughters and grandchildren. Rest now my friend until we meet again I’ll miss you. Love you. ❤️🙏
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LAJameson
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Dear Family of Linda Apple, I am truly saddened by the word of Linda's passing. Gratefully Linda interviewed me and hired me as a Administrative Assistant at Disability Rights Wisconsin and was my supervisor for 10 years until her retirement. She was always professional, organized, positively direct and on the go. We couldn't keep up! She taught me so much and appreciate all of it. I remember she spoke excitedly of her daughters and grandchildren. All my love and prayers Lisa Jameson
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Lynn Breedlove
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I was the Executive Director at Disability Rights Wisconsin when we hired Linda Apple to be the Office Manager for our headquarters in Madison. I liked her the first time I met her. And I knew instinctively that she would be the kind of person who would take on projects and assignments and quickly dispatch them with ease. She was always gracious and welcoming to her colleagues, to our Board of Directors, and to anyone visiting our offices. Everyone liked her. I still remember what she told me in her job interview over 30 years ago: "I don't like job-hunting. I just want to find a good job and stay there a long time". That sounded good to me, and that's exactly what she did. I'll miss her.
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Joan Karan
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I was Linda’s supervisor for 31 years at Disability Rights Wisconsin. All of us depended on Linda for a myriad of tasks. In all the time we worked together she handled all the staff and Board member requests with grace and good heartedness. I never once saw her decline a request from staff in any of the three DRW offices. She had contact with almost every one of the 60 staff (total when she retired) and all liked her. Personally Linda and I kept in touch after we both retired ... having lunch, taking walks, and talking about our exercise routines. I was very fond of Linda and will miss her. Joan Karan
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Susan Lowry
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Linda was a great friend and neighbor to the Lowry family. I loved all the activities we enjoyed together with our families - canoeing on the WI River, boating on Lake Waukesha, cross country skiing and many other outings, picnics, dinners. Her love for her family was always front and center and they have many wonderful memories to treasure.
Sue Lowry
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Lyla Fell
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I only knew Linda for a short time, yet I was blessed to have known her. Our backyards were close and the first time I met her I was out gardening. She welcomed me to the neighborhood and we would go for walks. I teach yoga at our community and Linda attended up until she moved. She had such a gentle spirit. I pray that her family and friends will find comfort from the Holy Spirit and know the Linda will always be close to her loved ones watching over them until they meet again.
Blessings
Lyla Fell