Robert Earl Linder, 75, of Wickliffe, Kentucky, formerly of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023, at home among family. He was born in Pigeon, Michigan, the oldest of 8 children, to Earl and Nannie (Gnagey) Linder. Robert was a graduate of North Branch Senior High School and Goshen College. Before he retired, he was a rural mail carrier for the Manheim, PA Post Office and served as a member of the PA Rural Letter Carriers Association. Robert enjoyed taking long road trips, playing games and solving puzzles, muttering to himself, and stopping for ice cream. He will be remembered for his orneriness and throaty chuckle, his deep love and care for his wife and his four children, his service to his communities, his competitive Rook playing, and his faith in Jesus, which sustained and comforted him to the end of his life.
Robert is survived by his four children: Nathanael David Linder (Holly) of Wickliffe, Kentucky, Katrina Eilidh Linder (Eric Lynn) of Lake Tapps, Washington, Maria Joy Linder (William Kachersky) of Seattle, Washington and Christy Renee Linder (Pierce Randall) of Albany, New York; two sisters: Faith Esch of Dexter, Michigan and Janet Foster of Oxford, Michigan; four brothers: Dale of Silverwood, Michigan, Dennis (Summer) of Hersey, Michigan, Jonathan (Debbie) of Davison, Michigan, and Dwight (Lori) of Silverwood, Michigan; and three grandchildren, MaNoah Linder, Addington Fiscus, and Breanna Lynn, as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
Robert was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Elaine (Hess); his parents, Earl and Nannie; and his youngest sister, Charity.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Anchor of Hope Church, 754 Court St., Wickliffe, KY 42087.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donation to: Anchor of Hope Church, 754 Court St., Wickliffe, KY 42087. The family has been grateful for their support and kindness throughout the past year.