Matthew Joseph Lindner

Matthew Joseph Lindner obituary, Owen, WI

Matthew Joseph Lindner

Matthew Lindner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Maurina/Schilling Funeral Homes - Abbotsford on Nov. 22, 2023.

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Matthew Joseph Lindner, age 56 of Loyal, WI passed away on November, 9, 2023, at home in the arms of the love of his life, Sheri Slark and his pet cat, Betsy sitting on his lap.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church basement in Loyal with visitation at 11:00 am and a 12:30 luncheon. Please bring along your memories to share.
Matthew (Matt) was born May 8, 1967. He was brought home and cherished by his parents James and Arlene (Balzer) Lindner. He was raised in Loyal, graduating from Greenwood High School in 1985. He attended Tech School in Eau Claire earning a degree in construction. In 1990 Matt purchased the family dairy farm from his parents. Matt always had the ability to do various jobs: ostrich farming in New Mexico, loan officer for Moneywise in Marshfield, sold advertising in Minneapolis, MN. Bid jobs and ran construction crews in St. Paul, MN and was a milk hauler and helped with some of the mechanics for Telschow Trucking. He also traded the stock market. He met the love of his life, Sheri Slark in 1994. They had an amazing relationship for the past 29 years and would both always say how Blessed they were to be together.
There were numerous things in life that brought Matt joy; taking care of all types of animals, gardening, planting trees, playing cards, motor cycle riding, fishing and hunting. Most of all, he had a real passion for being there to help others with his kind and gentle approach, knowing just the right words of encouragement. Our hearts always felt lighter with his supportive hugs and love. Matt loved with his whole heart.
He will be deeply missed by Sheri and his siblings: Steven Lindner, Patti Lindner both of Eau Claire, David (Lora) Lindner of Greenwood/Edgar, and Randy (Becky) Lindner of Wausau. Father-in-law: Richard Slark. Sister/Brothers-in-Law: Debbie (Brian) Bredlau, Mike (Lisa) Slark, Vicki Gotter, Rick Slark. Nieces/Nephews: Samantha Craft, Anna Bertelsen, Jacob, Alyson, Alyssa Kolano, Anthony Lindner, Nolyn, Brecklyn, Graesyn Lindner, Megan Bredlau, Brittany (Chad) Allen, Brandon (Madeleine Kunda) Bredlau, Sheena (Jake) Schlegel, Cody (Michelle) Slark, Cortnie (Alex) Bendzick, Tasha (Fitsum) Wolde, Derek (Brianna) Gotter, Jered Gotter, Bailey, Skyler, Isaac (Val Kushnir) Slark and 10 great nieces and nephews, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Jessica Lindner; mother-in-law, Mary Slark; and many aunts and uncles.
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