In Memory

Linda Kittelberger (Tucker)

Linda Kittelberger (Tucker)

LINDA ANN TUCKER

1946 - 2016

LINDA ANN TUCKER (nee Kittelberger), age 70, of New Milford, passed away Sunday March 20, 2016 at Danbury Hospital. She was the wife of Thomas Tucker. Linda was born March 14, 1946 in Memphis TN, a daughter of the late Al and Dorothy (Pontius) Kittelberger. She was a graduate of Midpark High School in Middleburg Heights, Ohio in 1964. Linda received her Bachelors degree in 1969 from Cleveland State University and obtained a Masters degree in Education from the Western Connecticut State University in 1976. Linda taught for a year in California, and after moving to Connecticut, she spent the remainder of her career at Mill Ridge Elementary School in Danbury, retiring in 2007. Linda was an active member of the First Congregational Church of New Milford where she taught Sunday School and served as secretary of the Church Council for 13 years. During her illness she enjoyed Monday visits from her son's dogs, Otis and Ivy. In addition to her husband of 46 years, Linda is survived by her son David Tucker and his wife Jenny of New Milford, CT; her brother James Kittelberger and his wife Phyllis of Cleveland, Ohio; a niece Jamie Emley and her husband Brian; four nephews Matt Kittelberger and his wife Karen, Kenny Kittelberger and his wife Tamara all of Cleveland, Ohio, Craig Tucker and his significant other Sue and Eric Tucker and his wife Alicia.

The family would like to thank the staff at Diebold Family Cancer Center in New Milford and the New Milford Visiting Nurse Association for their care and kindness through Linda's illness. A Memorial service will be held in the First Congregational Church, New Milford, CT on Saturday April 2, 2016 at 2:00 PM. Memorial donations may be made to the A. Russell Ayre Scholarship Fund c/o the First Congregational Church, 36 Main Street, New Milford, CT 06776. Arrangements by Hull Funeral Service 87 PK.LN.RD., New Milford. Online condolences may be expressed at www.hullfuneralservice.com

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03/13/17 08:30 PM #1    

Jerry McCoy

Can't remember not knowing Linda!  Third grade Scott Fowler and I would follow Linda with snowballs as we went home for lunch. One day her mother met us at the school gate and read us the riot act. Reformed our ways!

On to Roehm, Arthur Murray Dance classes, BHS and Midpark. Though not close, Linda and I were always part of each others school experiences.


03/14/17 10:01 AM #2    

Jerry Hofstrom

So sorry to hear about Linda's passing.  May she rest in peace!


03/14/17 10:06 AM #3    

Cheryl Starn (Schreiber)

Jerry , you said it so well, although many of us were not best friends and did not hang out together , we were a part of each others memories for a long time. 

 Cheryl Schreiber


03/14/17 02:58 PM #4    

Laura Skeggs (Tradowsky)

I have been thinking a lot about Linda lately and the fun we had in our Girl Scout Troup when he mother was our leader.  I have so many fond memories of Linda.  So sad that we grow apart as our lives take different pathways.  The news of her passing saddens me greatly, Laura Skeggs Tradowsky


03/14/17 07:36 PM #5    

Sara Jo Jay (Wells)

 

Like so many others that grew up in our Middleburg Heights neighborhood, Linda was part of my elementary, middle school & high school experience.  My consolences to her family & friends.    Sara Jo (Jay) Wells

 

 


03/14/17 08:02 PM #6    

Renee Bajcsi (Albright)

Smart, friendly,earnest, enthusiastic, and sincere.  I don't believe I ever saw Linda without a smile.


03/14/17 11:41 PM #7    

Karen Sargent (Eibner)

I met Linda when I joined Girl Scouts. Her mother was a real inspiration.  That's probably why I became a scout leader, after high school. ( St. Bartholomew church needed a leader and my two sisters wanted to become scouts) .  Linda was very friendly and included me in many activities.  I am very sorry for her family and all of us who new her.


03/15/17 12:14 PM #8    

Daryl . Hatch (Podobinski)

While reading Laura's comments about Linda, my mind zoomed back to junior high when Laura, Linda, Barbara Thiersch, Bonnie Lash & another girl who's name escapes, me but I can see her face, had lunch together at the Kon Tiki in the Terminal Tower building basement, I think. We were doing something for scouting & we went with my mom. I was so impressed with Laura & Linda because they both could choose something off their weird menu to eat!!! I could only order a hamburger! I have since learned to enjoy different foods, thank goodness, but it didn't surprise me to see that Laura became a dietitian!! I worked in hospitals for over 40 years, & am still working in the medical field, but back in the laboratory again, but at the corporate level. I loved scouting too, have wonderful memories!!! It made me who I am today. Sharing in your sadness for remembering "an always laughing" gal !! Daryl Hatch Podobinski


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