Linus Katzner

1946 - 2026

Linus Katzner, 79, passed away Feb. 5, 2026, in Underwood.
Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 16 and a service will follow at 11 a.m. at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany.
Born July 17, 1946, in Albany, Minnesota, Linus was the son of Louis Katzner Sr. and Apollonia "Lonie" Bohmer. He graduated from Albany High School where he excelled academically and was an athlete on the track team and cross-country teams. After high school, Linus served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany.
In 1972, Linus married JoAnn Templin at St. John's University in Avon. Together, they created a loving home in St. Francis where they welcomed three beautiful daughters: Tracy, Tanya and Tamara.
Linus made his mark in life as a skilled masonry contractor. Outside of his professional life, he was a devoted outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing, whether on a boat or ice fishing - always with the goal to catch his limit of sunfish, crappies or walleyes. Linus was an avid coon hunter, owning many Treeing Walker Coon Hounds, with whom he enjoyed many memorable coon hunting adventures, especially with his grand champion coonhound, "Rock." He made several successful trips to Canada for moose or elk hunting.
For the last 15 years of his life, Linus resided in Underwood where he shared a six-acre farm with his good friend, Ellard. Together, they played cribbage daily and had an extensive garden where Linus had the wonderful opportunity to use his old tractors. He took great pride in growing exceptionally large onions, which he sold to local grocery stores.
Linus is survived by his beloved three daughters, Tracy (Mike) Korton of Brooklyn Park, Tanya (Mike) Grieger of Fargo, North Dakota, and Tamara (Jed) Folkens of Jordan; five grandsons along with numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Apollonia "Lonie" Katzner; two brothers Albin and Louis Jr. Katzner and a sister, Ruth Ann Miller.
Funeral arrangements entrusted with the Glende-Nilson Funeral Home of Fergus Falls.

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