Linda Weitzel

Linda Lee (Perkins) Weitzel, 77, of Evansville, died Thursday, December 8, 2016, at Newburgh Healthcare Center.

A graduate of Bosse High School, Linda earned a degree in elementary education from Evansville College (University of Evansville), where she was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority, and a four-year majorette, serving as captain her senior year.

Linda taught first grade at Fairlawn Elementary School for four years until the births of her daughters. She was a talented seamstress and made beautiful clothing for herself and her daughters. She also was a masterful needlework artist. She continued her love of working with young children by teaching preschool at St. Mark's Lutheran Church and at Salem Methodist Church.

She was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents Roy and Ruth (Terrell) Perkins, and a brother, Tommy R. Perkins.

Linda is survived by her husband of 55 years, Jim; two daughters, Lee Ann Roeder (Mike) and Karen Behrend (Rob); six grandsons, John (Taylor), Tim and Kurt Roeder, and Max, Sam and Will Behrend; her sister Donna Gibson; nephews George and Ben Gibson, and a niece Megan Perkins.

Funeral Services will be 1:00PM, Monday, December 12, 2016, at Alexander North Chapel, 4200 Stringtown Road, with burial in Alexander Memorial Park. Friends may visit 2:00PM to 6:00PM, Sunday, December 11, 2016 and Monday from 12:00PM to service time at the funeral home.

The family would like to thank the caregivers at Newburgh Health Care Center and Heritage Hospice for their compassionate care.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark's Capital Campaign Fund, 2300 Washington Ave., Evansville, IN 47714, or your favorite charity.

Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderNorthChapel.com.

Alexander Memorial Park Burial Location: Section #2, Lot 84A, Space 4