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Linda C. Wieditz
LINDA C. WIEDITZ
Garrison
Linda C. Wieditz, 78, died peacefully Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, at Virginia Gay Nursing and Rehab in Vinton surrounded by family.
A memorial visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, at Van Steenhuyse-Russell Funeral Home.
Linda was born Nov. 26, 1941, in Vinton, Iowa, the daughter of Pat and Dort Pattee. She graduated from Garrison High School, where she was a member of the Garrison Rockettes. Linda was united in marriage to Karl Wieditz and later divorced. Linda enjoyed working crossword puzzles, watching the Food Network and spending time with her family.
Linda is survived by her son, Mitch (Joy McGowan) Wieditz of Vinton; two daughters, Krista and Kendra Wieditz of Iowa City; four grandchildren, Dominique and Rhea Wieditz and Jared and Jackson McGowan; one great-grandaughter, Zemira Perez; one brother, Richard Pattee of Garrison; and one sister, Chris (Kim) Pattee of Coralville.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister-in-law, DeAnn Pattee; and nephew, Scott Pattee.
A memorial fund has been established.
Van Steenhuyse-Russell Funeral Home of Vinton is caring for Linda and her family. Condolences may be left at vsrfh.com.
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