Carl-Lindner-Obituary

Carl Lindner

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Prominent Cincinnati businessman and former Cincinnati Reds owner Carl Lindner died Monday, Oct. 17, 2011.

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I first met the Linder family through my father, who was then Vice President of Development for Judson College (now University). I also first learned how much one of his son's loved golf and how he described to me that golf was like life - I had asked him, while he was showing me the exact way to wear a Chiquita banana sticker, why a kid might play baseball or golf, and I think we had a funny philosophical conversation about same :) I was a kid then, and I have raised my own kids, including...

to the lindner family i give my condolence to the first 2 oldies son & to miss. lindner this is the 1965 thru 1976 james taylor sr. & the 1965 thru 1984 mary ann breur & the 1965 thru 1997 betty c. rhodes son & grandson patrick rhodes,james taylor jr. from europe under xxx-xx-4737,10/12/1965,m.a.b.651573613-4 & 651593481-5,(00)61033925 & one of mondexintl.bankings corporate owners & globalworld mastercardintl.u.k.s presidents good bye! carl h. lindner jr. lord bless you!from rhodes,taylor...

Please accept our sympathy. We were saddened to learn of Carl's death. Our hearts and prayers go out to Carl's family. We are deeply grateful for Carl's interest, and that of his wider family, in the mission of Judson University in Elgin, IL. Thank you, thank you, for your love and generosity extended to this school. May God bless you, all, in this time of loss. Sincerly, Dr. & Mrs. Randy J. Gauger, Savoy, IL, Judson University Board of Trustees.

I had just met Charles Colson, a Watergate conspirator who converted to Christianity. Colson was present at the Cincinnati screening of his autobiographical film "Born Again".

But, the most memorable part of my evening was still to come.

I was a car enthusiast so the sleek, sporty, luxurious white sedan in the parking lot didn't escape my gaze. It was unlike anything I had seen before.

I was awestruck; this was a piece of art on wheels. As I stood...

As a lifelong Cincinnatian I have a great appreciation of Mr. Lindner's extensive contributions to the quality of life here in our town. He was always at the top of my very short list of true heroes. I send my prayers and gratitude.

The Lindner Family!
Fond memories that go back 35 years. So many great stories to share with family and friends. A very special person in so many lives. And to Edith, all our love.
Denise and Bob Ecuyer

Mr.Linder often visited nicholson restaurant, downtown cincy, and was ever so gracious. Being a hostess there and new to cincy I had no idear of his celebrity. He was so down to earth and patient and you could see how close he and his son were. God bless him. carol lambert