Linda Sue Tesch
April 6, 1960 ~ August 21, 2021
Linda Sue Tesch, age 61, of Lincoln, Nebraska, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at UNMC surrounded by family.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 26th, 2021, at 10:00 AM at Wyuka Funeral Home, 3600 O Street, Lincoln, NE 68510. Burial will follow the service and will take place in Wyuka Cemetery. A reception will be provided at Wyuka’s Garden Room. The service will also be livestreamed for those unable to attend on Wyuka’s YouTube channel. Click HERE for streaming.
Linda was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, daughter of the late Helen Bellinger and Father Dewey Engelsgjerd. She attended Lincoln Northeast High School and continued on, graduating from Southeast Community college. Linda went on to spend many years working with and encouraging students and staff in the Agricultural economics department at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She married the love of her life, Carl Tesch Jr. on May 28, 1983. Their devotion for one another was unshakeable and provided a wonderful example for their children.
Linda loved sewing any creation and craft projects of all kinds. She delighted most in making things for the people she loved, especially her grandkids. If there was something Linda could buy, she would hand make it first, she was extremely handy. Her quilting was beautiful. Outside of the home, Linda loved being in nature, whether biking, hiking, walking, or gardening. She enjoyed playing the organ, and you could always hear her voice in church singing. She never missed her children’s or grandchildren’s important events, so many baseball games and dance recitals. Linda absolutely loved her family being together.
She is survived by her four children, Philip Andrew Tesch and wife Jamie, Nathan Samuel Tesch and wife Katherine, Ellen Marie Tesch, Douglas Alvin Tesch and fiancé Alexus; four grandchildren, Isabelle Tesch, Jaxson Tesch, James Tesch and Hank Donahoe; her two sisters, Annette Wiegert and husband Matt and Gaylene Lewin and husband Perry; six nieces and nephews, Neal Lewin, Tyler Lewin, Micah Wiegert, Kate Wiegert, Thomas Wiegert, and Lindsey Wiegert.
Memorial contributions can be sent in Honor of Linda to Relay for Life, American Cancer Society, PO Box 42040, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.
So sorry for your families loss. I’m praying for everyone!
Thank you for your prayers!💜
She was a great friend and person to work with. I will miss her being around the building and talking to her every day.
She loved her coworkers talked about you all often! Thank you for being a good friend to her! 💜
Linda and I were both organists at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, starting back in the late 1970s. She was very amicable, and a delight to work with. She was also the accompanist when I directed the choir. She found so much pleasure and happiness with her husband and family, as well as in her dedicated service to her Lord. And with her serious health issues, she never lost her positive spirit. I know her Christian family at Mt. Olive will miss her dearly, as well as her family and friends. Be comforted in knowing that she is now inhabiting the mansion in heaven that Jesus has prepared for her; and that there will be no more pain, suffering, and sorrow. All praise and glory to God!
Thank you so much for your words of comfort!
This sucks. She’s such an amazing woman. A positive force to be reckoned with.
You’re in my thoughts and have my prayers.
“This Sucks!” Became a phrase my kids and I used often through the last few months. It truly does! 💜
Thinking of the family at this hard time. She was a wonderful person, with a wonderful smile. I know she touched many lives. My heart is with you all.
Thank you! Yes, she had a wonderful smile! 💜
She always remained positive throughout her struggle with cancer at such a young age. I think her faith and her family always sustained her. She was such a dependable colleague.
God bless
She was a force and always so positive! 💜
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Words seem so inadequate at a time like this. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Just learned of Linda’s passing today. She was the kind of neighbor one always feels so fortunate to have, and we always enjoyed her company. Her warm smile and gentle presence will be greatly missed. Our deepest condolence to all the family.