Paul Linder Obituary

Linder, Paul
Paul K. Linder, 92, of Stratford, beloved husband of Phylis (Erickson) Linder went home to be with the Lord on March 23, 2013 after a brief illness. Born in Stanton Iowa, on January 22, 1921 to the late Rev. and Mrs. Eric Linder, he resided most of his life in Stratford, graduating from Bassick High School in 1938. After graduating as an accountant from Butler Business School in 1942, he served in the Army including 19 months in Greenland. Upon returning from the Army, he joined The Leake and Nelson Company as Secretary Treasurer and Financial Officer. He also served as a member of the Board of Directors. Paul retired after serving these postions for 37 years. Paul was a man of incredible faith in God and service to the Lord. He was a member of the Covenant Church of Easton, where he served as Church Chairman, Treasurer and in other capacities. He made a major impact in the lives of the many people of all ages, through his service of faith. Paul was an active member of the Bridgeport Kiwanis Club since 1962 serving as President, Vice President and many years as a Director. The club honored him on his 90th birthday and in 2012 presented him the Distinguished Service Award for 50 years of service. Paul was always a sports fan as in his early years he was active in basketball, playing in the Senior YMCA, Inter Church and Industrial Leagues and was a recipient of many awards. He was an avid Boston Red Sox fan. In addition to his wife Phylis of almost 67 years, he is survived by Susanne Grich and her husband David of Norfolk, MA, Louise Linder of Bridgeport and Karen Sheridan and her husband T. George of Stratford. Grandchildren Sarah Kudirka (Matt), Christine Grich (Billy Patterson), Kate Blinton (Craig) of MA Christopher and Teddy Sheridan of Stratford and 6 great-grandchildren, Alison, Julie, Jakob, Hannah, Cole and Ella. He was oredeceased by one granddaughter Caitlin Rose Sheridan. A Memorial service will be held on Saturday March 30, 2013 at the Covenant Church of Easton, 1 Sport Hill Road at 11:00 am, Burial will be private. Friends may call on Friday March 29, 2013 from 4-8 at the Larson Funeral Home, 2496 North Ave, Bridgeport. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Covenant Church of Easton Memoeial Fund or Innovative Hospice Care Vitas 99 Hawley Lane, Suite 1204, Stratford, CT 06614
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Published by Connecticut Post from Mar. 25 to Mar. 27, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Paul Linder

10 Entries

Amy C.

April 15, 2013

Dear Linder Family:

I'm so terribly sorry for your loss. Mr. Linder was a kind-hearted man and a lovely neighboor. I'll miss him.

Stan Swanson

March 27, 2013

Praise the Lord for letting us all experience this kind and gentle servant of the Lord!! My sincere condolences to the Linder family.

Kevin Nelson

March 27, 2013

My sincere condolences to the Linder family. Mr. Linder was a true gentleman.

Pete Swanson

March 27, 2013

Though I have many great memories of the time we spent at Covenant...one of the most dearest of all was having Paul Linder as a friend. A true man of God who had a tremendous impact on the lives of others; myself included. There is no doubt that Paul has heard those precious words, "well done, good & faithful servant!"

March 26, 2013

You are all in our thoughts and prayers. What an amazing life he led, we should all be so lucky.
Vicki and Ryan Hazel

Rick & Vicki Brown

March 26, 2013

To the Linder family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you celebrate the life of this humble servant of God. Paul was a big part of our lives when we attended Easton Covenant and we will always remember him by his welcoming ways when we first arrived at the church, his extraordinary faith in God, and his engaging smile. May God grant you peace during this time. God's Grace and Peace, Rick & Vicki Brown

Sharon Testa

March 25, 2013

I will miss seeing Paul's smiling face every Sunday at church and catching up with him at church activities. May God bless you all. RIP Paul ?

March 25, 2013

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in psalms 65:2.

Ron & JoAnn Gibbs

March 25, 2013

Dear Phyllis, Louise and Family,
Whether you knew Paul up close and personal from Covenant Church or any other place…..or just from a distance, you knew he was a very special person. His whole demeanor and character would quite literally draw you in….his sweetness , gentleness and sincerity to all he came in contact with he left an indelible mark upon. Yes, he captured JoAnn and my attention from the early days of the Covenant – Westminster Church Merger , our many years in active membership and into our current day return to the church….Paul remained unchanged as a person, personality and in his lifestyle that bore a consistent witness to the real measure and depth of not only his love, dedication and faith, but the love and promises in covenant with his Heavenly Father.
And while JoAnn and I send our special love and sympathy to the Linder family, we also rejoice with you in the spiritual truth of GOD'S LOVE AND PROMISES ….HE has not created that which on acceptance and in covenant witness HE will not also finish with the assurance of a homecoming with HIM. Thank you, Father, for the Gift of Paul to all of us, for time we were privileged to share with him, for his Godly Witness and for the celebration of his presence with YOU in your KINGDOM.
What in His Witness was birthed, shall never pass….the lesson and the legacy lives in those to whom he gave witness and sowed into. All that Paul was given and shared with us will continue. The message and the testimony is simple, but profound….IT IS THE FATHER'S PERFECTION AND GIFT THAT MAKES IT POSSIBLE.

Joe&Connie Anderson

March 25, 2013

It was always a pleasure to see Paul when we came back to Ct. for a visit. We'll miss his smile.

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