Edwin L. Vander Linden, age 76 of Beavercreek, OH passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 31, 2021. He was born November 4, 1945 in Oskaloosa, Iowa to Lester and Viola (Dykstra) Vander Linden. He married Jeanne Dykstra on January 1, 1966 in Holmes Beach, FL.
Ed served his country for 24 and a half years in the United States Air Force, retiring as a Chief Master Seargent. He was a Vietnam Veteran and proud of his service. Though his service brought him many travels, he still remained a hometown boy from Pella, Iowa. He was fond of classic cars, country music and was a Dallas Cowboys fan. Ed made many lasting friendships through his hobbies, loved his family dearly and will be greatly missed by all.
Ed is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Jeanne; daughters, Lorili (Mark) Conner, Kimberly (Marshall) Lafon and Christine (Tim) Palka; and son, Michael Vander Linden; three grandchildren, Grant, Ethan and Jakob Lafon; a sister, Marcella Vander Molen; and other numerous family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Marilyn Rozenboom.
A visitation will be held on Monday, January 10, 2022 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - Beavercreek Chapel, 3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek, Ohio 45432. Funeral Services will follow the visitation at 4:00 pm at the funeral home. Full military honors will be conducted prior to the funeral service.
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