Reginald Dwight Linyear

1944 - 2021

Reginald Dwight Linyear, 77, passed away in peace surrounded by his loving family in Milwaukee, WI on November 6, 2021. His death follows an extended illness. Reginald was born on August 27, 1944 in New Orleans, Louisiana, to (the late) Jesse and Ruth Linyear. After graduating from Xavier Prep High School (New Orleans) in 1961 he completed advanced studies at Louisiana State University (New Orleans), Southern University New Orleans, Straight Business School (New Orleans) and earned a Bachelor of Science in Community Education from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1975. Reginald moved to Milwaukee, WI in 1968 joining St. Boniface Catholic Church and later St. Martin De Porres. He married Minnie Davis on December 21, 1968, in Milwaukee, WI. To this union two children were born. He fought tirelessly on behalf of the community against workplace discrimination as an E.E.O.C. Federal Investigator before retiring in 2006. He leaves to cherish his memory: children, Derron Linyear, Miami, FL; Deatrice Linyear-Davis (Ronnie), Snellville, GA; beloved grandson, Brenden Davis, of Snellville, GA; brother, Keith Linyear Sr. of New Orleans, LA; brother-in-law, Reverend Ernest Davis Jr. (Ret.), Albany, GA; nephews, Keith Linyear Jr. of New Orleans, LA, and Lawrence (Arnica) Linyear of New Orleans, LA; and a host of cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Committal Service on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Mt. Olivet Cemetery and Mausoleum New Orleans, LA. Deacon Larry Calvin of All Saints Catholic Church Algiers, LA, will officiate. Further Services entrusted to Mount Olivet Cemetery and Mausoleum; New Orleans, LA. In Lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the following organization in Reginald D. Linyear's honor: Milwaukee Public Library Foundation- Good Hope Public Library. https://www.supportmpl.org/support/#make-a-gift.