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Olinda Ostwald Schneider Weibert

Olinda Weibert Obituary

At the age of 85, Olinda Weibert, our cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend died peacefully on Sunday, May 27, 2007, at Billings Health and Rehab. She was born Olinda Ostwald on Oct. 13, 1921, in Bridger, the daughter of Conrad and Elizabeth (Fox) Ostwald. Linda graduated from Laurel High School.
In April of 1940, Linda was united in marriage to Alex Schneider in Hardin. They raised three children. After 46 years of marriage, Alex died in 1986.
The summer of 1989, Linda married Henry Weibert in Columbus, where they lived for three years before moving to Billings. Henry died in 1997.
Linda was a devoted member of the Christ Evangelical & Reformed Church in Hardin. Her hobbies included gardening, caring for her yard and the beautiful flowers she grew and she was an avid reader.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Alex and Henry; sisters, Lydia, Martha and Betty; brothers, Edward, Harry, Bill, Harold, Herman and baby George; great-grandson, Jack Arbogast, Jr.; two sons-in-law, Jack Arbogast, Sr. and Seth Kates. She leaves behind her daughter, Lorelei Kates of Billings; sons, Alex (Pam) Schneider, Jr. of Butte and Aubrey (Judy) Schneider of Billings; sister, Marge (Lloyd) Schell of Billings; brothers, Eugene (Judy) of Thompson Falls, George (Genie) of Columbus and Frank (Sandy) of Shepherd; sisters-in-law, Vera Weibert of Hardin and Katherine Hartung of Garryowen; 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Linda's family would like the extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Billings Health and Rehab for the kindness and special care given during her stay with them. Also, her roommate, Alvina, who was Linda's best friend, thank you for being there and remaining such a good friend.
Visitation for Olinda was from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, at Dahl Funeral Chapel in Billings. Her funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 30, at the E & R Church in Hardin. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery in Hardin. Memorials may be made to the E&R Church in Hardin or to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements are in the care of Dahl Funeral Chapel in Hardin and Billings.
Published by Billings Gazette from May 29 to May 30, 2007.

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Brenda Kern Sudduth

May 31, 2007

I too have many fond memories of my Great Aunt Olinda,especially on the farm North of Hardin.My grandma always made it a point to stop in when we were on our way to Aunt Connies. I loved that old house! I was just a kid then, but I'll always remember her hardy laugh and her broad smile, And her flowers.Her and Uncle Alex where the picture of Love.I wish I could have attended the services so I could catch all the good (and not so good stories) My prayers and thoughts go to Lorelie, Alex and Aubrey and their families.

Linda Ostwald-Tefertiller

May 29, 2007

I will always have very good and fond memories of my Aunt Linda. Especially when I was growing up and visiting her at her home and farm in Hardin. We all shared good times.I remember that she was very meticulous about her house!! Us kids got in trouble numerous times about muddy feet! You will be so missed in my heart. Love, Your namesake, Linda

Teresa Ostwald Kirchner

May 29, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Aunt Linda! We love her and will miss her!!

Selma (Schmidt) Struck

May 29, 2007

Loralie: Loosing mom is one of the hardest things we will have to deal w/in our lives, and you and I were blessed with the best of mom's. I just want you to know your in our prayers and thoughts at this time. God be with you, he never leaves us or forsakes us. I'm sure your time will be idol now as you spent so much time with her and in taking care of her, I pray god will be with you in the days to come, you have alot of good memories to look back on.

Your friend always,
Selma

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