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Linda Coda Obituary
Linda Coda, (77) of Waupun passed away on August 4, 2025 with her loving husband by her side.
Linda Coda was born June 27, 1948 in Beaver Dam, WI the daughter of Milan and Helen Krueger Nickerson. Linda attended Waupun schools, graduating from Waupun High School in 1966. Linda married Ron Coda September 16, 1967 in Waupun. The couple resided in Waupun all their married lives. Linda was employed at J.C. Penney in Waupun and later at Nancy’s Notions in Beaver Dam. Linda and Ron enjoyed many years together at their cottage on Tuttle Lake in Marquette County. Linda enjoyed attending their grandchildren’s activities.
Linda is survived by her husband Ron of 57 years. She will be deeply missed by her three sons Craig (Collette) Coda of Waupun, Scott (Gayanne) Coda of West Bend, and Ryan (Amanda) Coda of Appleton, her grandchildren, Gabrielle Coda, Brayden Coda, and Wyatt Coda. Linda is further survived by other brother and sister in laws, along with nieces and nephews.
Linda is preceded in death by her parents, Milan and Helen Nickerson; a daughter, Amy; and a brother, Jim Nickerson. She is also preceded by her parents-in-law Lawrence and Inez Coda, and brother-in-law’s Curtis Coda, and Mark Stipanovic.
Per Linda’s requests a private family celebration will be held.
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