Photo courtesy of Nelson Funeral Home
Park Ridge, Illinois
Jun 13, 1925 – Feb 23, 2018 (Age 92)
Linzing, Walter D. 92, of Park Ridge. Loving husband of 63 years to Joan. Devoted father of Diane Schuler, Bill (Leigh) Linzing, Karen (Mike) Stanton, Susan, Michael John Walter (Laurie) and Daniel Linzing. Cherished grandfather of Nate, Ellen, Jeremy, Allie, Madeline, Hannah, Brett, and Benjamin. Fond uncle of many. Distinguished and dedicated career as a professional civil engineer. Active member of German American Singers of Chicago. Walt loved life, people, and his Wisconsin lake house. Visitation Friday, March 2, 4:00-8:00 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W. Talcott Rd. Park Ridge. Funeral Service Saturday, March 3, 10:30 a.m.; please meet at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1006 Gillick Street, Park Ridge. Interment: Town of Maine Cemetery. (847) 823-5122 or nelsonfunerals.com
Read MoreMy father and Walt were classmates at the University of Illinois. Walt expressed sympathy and told me how he knew my father. My father didn't have many friends later in life and I appreciated that Walt remained one. I just happened to think of him today. He was a caring man.
Larry O'Toole
April 15, 2025 | Other
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May your love and memories help you through this difficult time. He was a wonderful man.
Valerie Fahey
March 02, 2018 | Lake Zurich, IL
Dear Diane and Sue, I was sorry to hear that your father passed away. On the few occasions you kindly invited us to your family gatherings it was obvious what a close and loving family you are and his absence will be greatly felt in your family dynamic. In the years to come I know you will cherish all the memories you have of your father and they will help you move through the difficult times you are dealing with now. Best regards to you both. Please convey my sympathies to your family.
Ainslie Thomson
March 01, 2018 | Nassau
To the entire Linzing family especially my childhood best friend sue..... I am so sorry on the passing of your wonderful dad. I have sooo many memories growing up across the street from your wonderful family in park ridge and your dad was one of a kind. May you all find peace in the coming days and cherish the beautiful life he lived.
Karen Daniels Cooper
Cornelius NC
February 28, 2018
Will miss you always. What a wonderful family you raised....we are blessed. You are an awesome Dad!!
Love you, Sue XXOO
February 27, 2018
I had the pleasure of working for Walt at Harza Engineering Co. in the late 1970s. He was a decent boss, extremely collaborative and inspiring. One Saturday AM, I delivered a box of reports that he needed to take with him for an ISPE meeting. The project was assigned at 4 pm that Friday.
Suffice to say, it was a very long evening and I delivered the carton at 1 am/Saturday. Walt was adamant about me ringing his front door bell in Park Ridge. One of his sons wasn't all that...
Norwin Merens
February 27, 2018 | Glenview, IL
To the Linzing Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Kelly DiMaria
February 27, 2018 | Wauconda, IL
To the Linzing Family,
I am so very sorry to hear of Mr. Linzing's passing. On behalf of my family and my mom and dad Wayne & Marilyn Glowinski we are sending prayers, love and hugs during this difficult time. You are all wonderful people and my heart goes out to all of you!
Much Love,
Kelly DiMaria (DiMaria & Glowinski Family)
Kelly DiMaria
February 27, 2018 | Wauconda, IL
The Stuart family is so sorry to hear of Walter passing. We all have very fond memories of our many years of being neighbors with the Linzing family. May God comfort you all in your sorrow .Maybe God will have a drafting table next to Don's in heaven.
Adrienne Stuart
February 26, 2018 | Cumming, GA