Linda Wershing of Grey Eagle, MN, passed away peacefully at the age of 73 on the night of Monday, May 29, 2023 with son, Andy and a dear friend by her side.
Linda was born on March 31, 1950 to Howard and Viola Helmeke. She grew up in southwest Minneapolis and attended Washburn Senior High School. Linda graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato in 1972.
After graduation, she moved to Grey Eagle, MN and taught as an elementary school teacher for 39 years with the majority of those years teaching 2nd grade. Even after decades of teaching, she continued her lifelong dedication to educating in the “Foster Grandparent” program.
In her free time, when not teaching or being a Mom, Linda spent loving her many pets, cats and dogs alike. She enjoyed getting her hands in the dirt gardening and planting flowers, watching the birds, and looking for signs of the passing seasons. All of which she kept beautifully logged in many, many journals.
Linda also sang in several choirs, was an active member on multiple community boards, a bowling team, and also dabbled in theater.
She travelled with friends and had the pleasure of chaperoning band trips.
After retirement in 2011, Linda was blessed with the joys of being a grandparent to Allie, which led her on many road trips to beloved Boulder, CO.
A strong faith and positive outlook guided her through life with its many joys and sorrows, along with her courageous battle with cancer.
She will be deeply missed by her children, son, Andrew Seifert, daughter, Nicole Griffin, son-in-law, Curtis Griffin, and granddaughter, Allie Griffin.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Viola Helmeke, sister Carole, the children’s Dad, John Seifert, daughter-in-law, Michele, and dear friend, James Molkenthin.
A private ceremony will be held on June 10th. If you wish to support the family please contribute to Linda Wershing Memorial Fund at the Magnifi Financial Credit Union of Central Minnesota.
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