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Linda Lauer Obituary
LAUER, LINDA (MERLOCK), 52, - of Egg Harbor Township, passed away peacefully at home after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. Linda graduated Oakcrest High School in 1974, met and fell in love with her high school sweetheart and best friend, husband John Lauer. Together, they had their daughter Jolene with whom she found her calling In life as a devoted wife and mother. Linda had many passions in life, one of the grea pleasures she had was being involved with her daughters activities whether it was watching her horseback ride, being a spectator at the Flyers Academy Gymnastics, watching the EHT band practice and competitions and cheering the EHT Crew. Linda was never known to miss a meet, a practice, never missed an opportunity to travel with Jolene to Florida to watch her compete. Not only was she her daughters largest supporter, but was also her biggest fan. Other passions included spending time with her husband John at their home. She loved her gardening, animals, canning and loved everything to do with outdoors. She loved fishing, crabbing and the true quality time she spent with her family. Linda was an advocate in breast cancer awareness and would never be seen without wearing her pink ribbon pin. Linda took great pride in her work. She was employed with Prudential for 28 years then went on to be a classroom aide for the EHT school district. She loved the kids and faculty she worked with and considered them her second family. Her work kept her busy and her mind off the debilitating disease that she lived with for so long. She was a fighter, giving up was not in her vocabulary. When you met Linda, you always knew where you stood with her. Good, bad or indifferent you never second-guessed what her opinion was or what she was thinking. This quality in her is the quality so many people that knew Linda wished at times they had. In a nutshell, she told it like it was. On August 27, 2008 Linda walked out of this life through the same door she walked through, and far those of us fortunate enough to have known her, the smile that brightened a room, the contagious laugh, the loving wife, mother and friend, will be sadly and forever missed. Linda is survived by her loving husband of 34 years, John Lauer of EHT, her daughter Jolene Lauer who lives at home and is a student at EHT high school Linda's parents, Andrew and Anna Merlock, Brothers Andy, Edward, and Kenneth and sister-in-laws Ethyl and Judy along with many nieces and nephews, family and friends. A memorial service will be held at a date to be announced. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to be sent to Breast Cancer Groups. and the Arch Riding School for the handicapped. Atwood Peterson O'Brien Funeral Home Egg Harbor City is in charge of arrangements. Condolences acn be sent to the Family at atwoodpetersonobrien.com
Memories and Condolences
for Linda Lauer
Mary Armstrong
August 25, 2020
I still think about Linda. She was always an inspiration to me as still holds a place in my heart. I was so devastated when she passed. She exuded love to everyone and John and Jolene were so fortunate to have had her.
Pam Sullivan
September 20, 2008
I just found out about Linda's passing. I know her only because she watched my son at Kids Klub at Slaybaugh the last few years. I am so sorry to hear of her passing! She was wonderful! Our thoughts and prayers are with you, her family.
Melissa & Larry Davenport
September 10, 2008
Dear John and Jolene,
It breaks our hearts to know that your loving wife and mother Linda has passed away.
It had been quite awhile since we had seen you but will always remember Linda fondly.
From childhood friend since grade school - to grown up woman, mother, and wife. Linda always brought a smile to our faces.
You and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers. Her wonderful memory will keep her close in your hearts forever.
Debbie Nealy
September 7, 2008
Our paths crossed many times through the years in the EHT school system. I will always remember Linda's intense pride and devotion for her daughter, Jolene. Her spirit, strength, & love of life will live on through her daughter. Linda will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Our thoughts & prayers go out to her family.
Debbie & Robbie Nealy
Bob, Joanne, and Kyle Mathis
September 6, 2008
John.....Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Karen (williams) Jones
September 5, 2008
I will deeply miss Linda. She was a BLAST. I worked with her for 13 years at prudential, where her smiles and laughs sparkled thru the building. she was known and like by everyone. I remember being invited to her surprise party yrs ago that John thru for her at the old Caesers...and the pleasure of having John and Linda at my wedding 20yrs ago this past june, I will always have those happy day photos to remeber her and that beautiful LONG BLONDE hair.....my heart and prayers go out to you and your family.....your angel is now watching over you both John and Jolene and you should take piece in knowing she loved you with all her being and you were her whole life. God needed one more beautiful rose to fill his special bouquet and linda was it. god bless you all and your family.
Barbara Manlove
September 3, 2008
Jolene, Your Mother and I became friends at Flyers Gym as we watched and waited. I will miss her and her "Never give up" attitude.
God Bless you from our family.
Kayla's Grandmother
DeeDee Smith Kier
September 2, 2008
I had the pleasure of working with Linda at Prudential many years ago. She always had a smile on her face and always made us laugh. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Martha Anderson
September 2, 2008
I miss you Linda! What a truly wonderful person you are. Your courage, thoughtfulness and laughter will be sadly missed. Our children, Jolene and Megan, brought us together many, many years ago.....I fondly remember our AC beach days. I thank Linda for helping me overcome smoking. She was my inspiration for quitting. I just couldn't see her battle cancer and me continue to smoke. Thanks Linda, 5 years and counting. Thanks for coming by and drinking that really, really sweet tea we liked, that was the last time we talked, you wanted some sweet tea, just a bit, but I always kept filling up your glass so you could stay just a bit longer.......
Jolene and John, I am so very sorry for your loss, you are both in my thoughts and prayers. (((((hugs)))))
The Lavery Family
September 2, 2008
John and Jolene-
You are in our prayers at this difficult time. Linda will be missed. We will all cherish the memories of her. If you need anything, please let us know. God Bless.
Jim, Kristen, Megan and Andrew
September 2, 2008
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Tina Camp
September 1, 2008
John & Jolene,
May your memories of Linda always keep you smiling. Linda was a wonderful woman who was one of the strongest and courageous people I have ever known. I worked with her for a couple of years in the school system before transferring to another building within the school district. Linda will be forever remembered with a smile on her face! She is no longer suffering and is in heaven with our father above. God bless you & your whole family.
Amanda Malecki (Merlock)
September 1, 2008
Aunt Linda, you will always be a Polish Princess to me! I will miss arguing with you about which of us was a bigger Polish Princess and all of the jokes you told me. You were the funniest Aunt that anyone could ever ask for! You loved to make people laugh, and then would make people laugh even more with your laughter! Tonight when I was giving Sofie a bath I found myself saying to her that we had to make sure we washed between the cracks when I washed her hands and feet. It made me think of you and all the times someone would go to wash their hands at your house! I will miss you and think about you and great-grandmom every time I tell Sofie about how she is a Polish Princess too! I love you and I know you are better now up in heaven with Great-grandmom eatting perogies!
Stephanie Andricci-Bowers
September 1, 2008
TO THE MERLOCK/LAUER FAMILY'S
so sorry th hear of Linda's passing, I have alot of memories from when we lived down the road from you, Linda and I went to school together I'll forever remember her for the friend she truley was. I'll keep your family in our prayers. stay strong, and i know Linda will be watching over you all and guiding you through life's path.
Shawn Braue
September 1, 2008
Linda,
I regret I never had the opportunity to meet you in person. I know from Diane that you were a most brave and courageous woman, loving wife and Mother! I know you made people laugh and enjoy life. I've prayed for you from Virginia, from Germany, from Afghanistan and now Indiana. I'll continue to pray for you to watch over all of us. Until we meet at last, May God hold you in the Palm of His Hand. Notre Dame Our Mother Pray For Linda. Our Lady of Victory Bring Her Home...
God Bless You Linda and Watch over your Family.
Shawn P. Braue, Lt Col, USAF
Linda Ingersoll
August 31, 2008
I had the pleasure of working with Linda at the Miller School. She was the bravest person I have ever known. She always had a smile on her face in spite of everything. She was the most amazing person I have ever met. I will always remember her incredible strength to keep on going and not feel sorry for herself.
Angela Maione (Merlock)
August 31, 2008
Dear Uncle John and Jolene,
We are so sorry about your loss. Aunt Linda was a great person to be around and she would always put a smile on your face with one of her comments. I was looking through pictures of all of the times that I spent with you. Aunt Linda taught me how to bake bread, make ice cream, homemade pumkin pies, can pickles and so much more. She always would let me braid her long hair when I would come over and she was the only person who would let me fill the bathtub all the way to the top and bring my barbie dolls in with me. I just spoke with her this week and her concern was how was she going to make it back to work. No matter how bad she felt, she always stayed focused on everything else. We will all miss her. I love you both!
Love Angie
carmen martinez
August 31, 2008
I worked with Linda for a few years at the School System. She was one of the best co-workers i ever worked with. She encouraged me to not give up. It was my pleasure working with her. I'll miss you always and forever Linda Lauer
carmen martinez
August 31, 2008
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Julie Reinhardt
August 31, 2008
To the Lauer Family,
I had the honor and pleasure of working with Linda the past two summers at KidsKlub. There was never a day without a smile on her face. Her courage and strength was something I always admired. She truly taught us all how to LIVESTRONG and for that I am forever grateful. Linda was truly a wonderful woman who will be greatly missed by anyone who's life she touched. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Always,
Julie
Kathleen (Fields) Glick
August 31, 2008
John & Jolene:
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I was very sadden to hear of Linda's Passing. I first meet Linda 12 years ago when I worked with her at Prudential Ins. It was never a dull moment when you worked with her. I had the pleasure of meeting up with her again when my children started school in EHT. She was such a great person. She would make me laugh everytime I seen her. I hope you can take comfort in knowing that the two of you were her whole life and her reason for living.
She was a special lady and I know I'll never forget her.
bob&sue crawford
August 31, 2008
john&joline we are so very sorry for the loss of a great wife and wonderful mother,linda was our dear friend for many many years.we will miss her so much.i know she is in a better place now with no suffering.
we will miss her phone calls and her great personality.
take good care of joline as linda is watching you from above.
love uncle bob&aunt sue
hilliard ohio
Dominic Oshman
August 31, 2008
Linda was a wonderful strong women with a soft side to her.. she was courageous and strong and loved by many.My prayers are for John and Jolene that they may draw closer to God as Linda did in this time when only God has the answers.never give up
Blessings in the name of Christ
Terri Watkins
August 31, 2008
I knew Linda from Prudential, and our paths crossed again, when we met up through the EHT School district. Unforgetable, would be the word I would use to describe her.
Cris Stafford
August 31, 2008
Dear John & Jolene,
I will miss Linda...she was my rock,
my hero. Linda is at peace now...she has earned her place in heaven.. God be with you.
Tom And Yvette Monks
August 31, 2008
To The Lauer Family:
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all on these days of sorrow. Please know that we are here for you if there is anything that we can do. She will be truly missed.
Our deepest sympathy,
The Monks Family
Diane Leitch
August 31, 2008
Linda....my very dear friend...I will miss you greatly...I know that right now you are up in heaven probably telling some angels like it should be...You touched so many lives here on earth and you are my inspiration for living...you were the bravest and most courageous person I have ever known. I love you always, Linda....until we meet again...
Diane and Shawn...Julie, Missy & JR
Gina Burnett
August 31, 2008
My deepest and sincerest sympathy goes out to you in your time of loss! I have known Linda for many years through the school system...and although I had never had the pleasure of working hand in hand with her, I had many experiences with that showed me she was an amazing, caring, loving and incredible woman with much passion in her heart for you, her family, as well as her family in school. I am so glad that Linda crossed my path and that I was able to get to know the wonderful person that I did. She will be surely missed by all!
George & Mary Mathis
August 31, 2008
Dear John & Family, We are so sorry
to read of Linda's passing. May the
happy memories you have help endure this time of sorrow. God be
with you.
Joni Ireland
August 31, 2008
John and Joelene, Please know that u r not alone is your sadness. We all feel the pain of this loss. She is in a better place now. Her suffering is over. Thank God. I will definitely miss my "Lucy". I have many many memories that will keep me smiling for a long time. I hope you can find some comfort in your memories also. She definitely loved you both with everything she had. Please know that you also have many friends that want to help you both thru this hard time. Anything that we can do for you, we will. Don't be afraid to ask. All my love to you and Joelene.
August 31, 2008
John & Jolene
I loved Linda she was my dear friend the time we spent together was always happy and full of laughs I cried when I read what you guys wrote about her this morning it was her you did not miss anything about her that made us all laugh and enjoy her. I will truly miss her.
Love Kris and Butch Rose
Kris Rose
August 31, 2008
John & Jolene
I loved Linda she was my dear friend the time we spent together was always happy and full of laughs I cried when I read what you guys wrote about her this morning it was her you did not miss anything about her that made us all laugh and enjoy her. I will truly miss her.
Love Kris and Butch Rose
Amie Nardone
August 31, 2008
Linda's courage and dedicatation always shined through. She will be one of the brightest stars in heaven. I had the privalage of working with Linda and she always had s smile on her face no matter how bad she felt. She will be sadly missed.
Mary Armstrong
August 31, 2008
I knew Linda at Prudential and she was one of my best and loyal friends.
Linda was an inspiration in so many ways, she was the best wife and mother and she loved life to the fullest. John and Jolene know that she touched so many lives and will be remembered with love by all who were lucky enough to have known her. She was a remarkable woman.
Mary Balsley-Armstrong
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