William Linneman

He was a wonderful teacher. Freshman English 9 a.m. MWF. Later I enjoyed reading his columns in the Normalite. My sympathies.

I was a colleague of Bill at Illinois State University. He was very helpful in many ways, including my research and book on Bloomington, Illinois author Harold A. Sinclair. Bill was much respected, a kind, honorable man.

Bill was a cousin of Earl Kaufman. We enjoyed his columns over the years. Our condolences to the family.

Our sympathies and condolences to the Linneman and Distin family.

We are fortunate to have had Bill a part of our lives for 70 plus years. We have many fond memories of spending time with Bill and Betsy. Bill had a great intellect and was aware of what was happening in the world and what could be done about it. He was generous in ways many persons were not aware of. He has left a great legacy to his children, grandchildren and all of us. A good man is gone.

You were a wonderful dad, father in law and grandfather and will be missed dearly. Here's to your reunion with Mom, Rick and Uncle Bob! Family was always your first love but I think your second was the farm...

We send our sympathy to you all and our thanks for your having shared with us this man of wit, charm, and distinction.