Joseph Linn Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
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Leana Linn
September 30, 2025
I wish you were here.Love you
LeanaLinn
October 27, 2024
His kindness,his ability to make anyone laugh,he was smart and I have looked up to him ALL my life & always will. He's my big brother Joe.
I miss you.XO
Leana Linn
June 9, 2023
Just thinking about you. I often do. I miss you Joe, and I love you too...Goodnight,from your lil sis, Leana xox
Leana Linn
June 10, 2021
I MISS YOU
Thanks for being such a GREAT brother.I love you Joe
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Timothy Linn
January 10, 2014
Pops, words can't explain how grateful and thankful I am to have had you in my life. You will be the first person I think of when I walk off of that stage for graduation in the spring. You always told/showed me how proud you were of me and I wanted to let you know how proud I am of you. I shall never forget. I love you dad!
Jeremy Gubbins
November 28, 2013
Melody and family,
My sincere, deepest thoughts for you and your family. I just found out this sad news.
I worked with Joe in Laser polish in '92-94. He trained me in and we became friends. In '93 we vacationed at Lk Plantagenet together. Brent might recall skiing behind our boat and the fish fries, although he was really young.
Joe was a really good guy and I've not stopped thinking about him since I was informed.
Please know he will be missed in this home. I now wish I'd have called him a few months ago like I planned when I was thinking back post retirement.
Bless you and your family.
Sincerely, Jeremy Gubbins.
Tammie Coleman
November 20, 2013
Joe was a very nice man always a smile we miss him
Cindi Walz
October 28, 2013
Melody and family
What a wonderful celebration of Joe's life. The pictures were a beautiful legacy of Joe's life with the family and his friends. Joe may your contagious smile live on in all our life's. Let the prince of peace bring you solace in your time of need. May he comfort and console you with the warmth of his love.
Jana Harrer
October 28, 2013
May this candle represent the light & warmth Joe brought to so many people's lives.
Teresa W
October 27, 2013
My deepest sympathy for Joe's family. He will be greatly missed! My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless
Debra Phillips
October 27, 2013
what a loss for Joe's family and friends. i knew joe thru honeywell when were all young and just starting out. all of us had good times working together and got some laughs in, a lot! Joes laugh was contagious, and his respect for people was grand. so sorry he left too soon.
Jim Eby
October 27, 2013
We will all miss Joe. I had the pleasure of knowing Joe for 35 years at Honeywell. We all are saddened by his loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at such a difficult time. Rest in peace.
October 26, 2013
Joe was my coworker and friend for many years and I treasure all those memories. We had many conversations about religion, family and friends over the years. He was a very caring fun loving guy and I was blessed to call him my friend! I will miss him tremendously but I know he is with good company in heaven. Joe say Hi to Dylan for me.
October 24, 2013
Joe was a very down to earth and nice person to work with at Honeywell. I retired a few years ago, but I remember him well. My sympathies to the family his wife and children. May God be with you at this hard time.
Mark Schug
fathers day 2013
timothy linn
October 24, 2013
fathers day
October 24, 2013
AL &Becky Hank
October 23, 2013
Melody and family
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Cherish all the good memories of Joe. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
happy Joe!!
October 23, 2013
Debbe Tomberlin and family
October 23, 2013
How wonderful to have had Joe in our lives! His laughter, quick wit, generosity, kindness, huge heart... I can't say enough. He took care of everyone, always offering a helping hand. Let us remember the fun times with sweet Joe, and how very, very lucky we were to have such a great friend in our lives. Our hearts are broke for you, Melody and Kids. He left to soon. We will all see you again our friend, Joe
Paul Demarais
October 23, 2013
Joe was one of those people that if you talked to him for five minuets you felt like you knew him a long time. What a great guy we lost here. His smile and sense of humor will never be forgotten.
October 23, 2013
Melody, Brent, TJ, Elaina, and loved ones.
God bless you all as you grieve for your Husband, and Dad. What a beautiful Man, Joe was. Caring, loving, and so much fun. We have had so many fun times and now such valuable memories of our time together.
Joe certainly had a gift of giving of his wonderful personality.
May there be wonderful memories for a lifetime to lift you up.
He will never be forgotten.
Peace and Love,
Chuck and Gail Kitner
Debra P
October 23, 2013
Dear Family of Joe, He was as sweet as that smile! I think he helped anyone that asked,and even people that didn`t ask. My heart breaks for all of you. I pray that the Lord hold all of you Near and Dear, and please take refuge in his Loving arms.
Joe' at Village Pub in May 2013
Paul Demarais
October 23, 2013
Joe Witzmann
October 23, 2013
Joe was a very friendly and warm person along with always having a smile on his face, we will all miss him very much. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Heidi Sundeen
October 23, 2013
Elaina, I am so sorry for your loss. Your father sounds like he was a wonderful person and I know how much you ache right now. I only hope your loving memories give you some comfort during this difficult time. I am think of you and your family.
October 23, 2013
Elaina,
Just to let you know that your friends at work are thinking of you at this sad time.
Lisa and the Meclabs gang
Jana Harrer
October 23, 2013
Joe did have an infectious smile & laugh. You are so loved. A nice man that will be infinitely missed. RIP my friend.
Tami Kotila
October 23, 2013
Words are hard to find for the loss of a friend taken too soon. I have many memories that will bring me smiles when I think of them now and always. May the good Lord watch over Melody, Brent, Elaina & TJ and help them get thru this time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. RIP my friend.. your big heart will be missed on this earth.
Pamela Smith
October 23, 2013
I knew Joe for many years..Joe had that infectious smile! I would always get a smile and a Hello from him.You will be truly missed Joe.God rest your soul...
October 23, 2013
You will be missed your friends from honeywell he was a great man
Diane Boisjolie-White
October 23, 2013
Joe was truly a sweetheart and always ready with a big smile! He would willingly do anything for anyone at work. As a retired Honeyweller who's also 58 yrs. old, I'm sorry for him and his family that he can't enjoy his pension and a relaxing life away from work. We all miss you, Joe. You touched all of us, even if we didn't work directly with you! RIP
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