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Linda Miritz Obituary
Linda W. Miritz
July 29, 1926 - Oct. 4, 2023
Linda W. (nee: Winter) Miritz, 97, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at her residence.
She was born on July 29, 1926 to William and Minnie (nee: Serr) Winter in Scotland, South Dakota.
Linda attended Wartburg College earning an Associate Business Degree in 1947.
She was employed by Wartburg Press in Columbus, Ohio. Later she worked as an instructor teaching knitting, crochet and counted cross stitch at Needleworks, Unlimited.
Linda was united in marriage to Melvin A. Miritz on August 10, 1947. Together they served Lutheran Parishes: First English in Ohio, IL; St. Johns in Johnson Creek, WI; Redeemer in Racine, WI; and Resurrection in Racine, WI.
Linda was a pianist, organist and homemaker. She was active in church, including teaching Sunday School and helping in women's church work.
She was a member of the golf league, Racine Women's Club. She was always busy with many hand made projects providing gifts for family members and friends. Linda volunteered for many years at St. Luke's Hospital gift shop.
She is survived by her husband, Melvin; son, Mark (Cheryl) Miritz; daughter, Debra (Timothy) Ross; three granddaughters; eight great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents, William and Minnie; in-laws and one sister.
A funeral service for Linda will be held at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 3 p.m. There will be a visitation at the church from 2 p.m. until time of service. She will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery in a private ceremony.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Lutheran Church of the Resurrection or Lutheran Church of the Redeemer have been suggested by the family.
Sturino Funeral Home
3014 Northwestern Ave.
Racine, WI 53404
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