Linda Lee Meyer

Linda Lee Meyer

September 04, 1939 - June 29, 2025

Obituary

MADISON - Linda Meyer, 85, died peacefully on June 29, 2025. She was born on September 4, 1939, the daughter of Ione and David Manke.


A lifelong Wisconsin resident, Linda spent her early years in Windsor before the family moved to Lodi where she graduated from high school. She had so many fond memories of those days with her family and friends, being a cheerleader, prom queen, and working at the family’s A&W drive-in restaurant.


Linda and her husband, Ron, moved the family to Madison in 1974. With the kids all of school age, she started working outside the home as a personal banker. Several years later she embarked on a successful career in real estate which she continued until retirement.


Linda was a strong, determined, independent and fun-loving woman who enjoyed home renovation projects, bowling, golf, dancing, singing, walking, baking (especially pies) for the family, writing poetry, and spending time with her children, grandchildren and siblings. Linda loved to laugh and especially enjoyed time spent with her siblings, Ann (Al) Johnson, Steve (Jane) Manke, Ellie (Jim) Michel and David (Sandy) Manke; and many nieces and nephews.


Linda will be missed by her children, Kevin (Lorrie) Meyer, Lisa Meyer and Karen (Jerry) Thrasher. She loved her grandchildren, Emily, Zachary, Clover, Rowan, Abigail and Joe; and great-grandchildren, Sophia, Benjamin, Theo and Elsie. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Ronda (Joe) Rott; brother, David; and former husband, Ronald (Diane Ganiere) Meyer.  


The family would like to thank Sienna Meadows Memory Care and Agrace Hospice for their respectful, kind and compassionate care of Linda.


A family gathering will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare, Fitchburg, Wis. (www.agrace.org). Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson East

Funeral & Cremation Care

5203 Monona Drive

(608) 221-5420

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A Memorial Tree was planted for Linda Lee (Manke) Meyer
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Gunderson Funeral Home - Madison
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Ellen Michel
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Linda was a warm and caring person she was there to help when she knew someone needed care. Our Sympathy to her family, Kevin,Lorrie,Karen,Jerry,Lisa, grand children,and great grandchildren. she will be greatly missed by many. Her sister Ellie
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Joseph Rott Sr.
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She was my Mother inlaw for many years. A kind and giving person. So sorry for your lose Kevin, Lisa and Karen. Wish you the best and God Bless
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Judith R. Oldridge
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I just learned of Linda’s death, and have so many wonderful memories of the Manke family during my childhood years in Windsor Wisconsin. Ann and Linda were my special playmates … at the Windsor Grade School, The Windsor congregational Church, And many sleepovers at the Manke home. Over many years, I have thought of Linda and Ann, and their loving family. Sending my thoughts and prayers to you all. Judy Patt Oldridge, Milwaukee, Wi
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Liz Miller
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I am so sorry for your loss, Kevin, Lisa, and Karen. I really enjoyed getting to know Linda. She had a good heart, lots of spunk, and loved her family dearly. We had great conversations on our walks together around Lake View Park and the surrounding area. - Liz Miller

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