Obituary
Linda Ann Frick
Linda Ann Frick, 53, of La Crosse, passed away on March 16, 2013 in La Crosse, WI. She was born on December 3, 1959 to Donald and Barbara Gerke. She married Michael Frick on September 17, 1983, they later separated. She later joined James Barney for 30 years.
Linda loved cooking, traveling, boating, camping, the Green Bay Packers, and most of all her loving family.
She is survived by sons; Joseph Frick, Robert Barney, daughter; Carolyn Barney, grand daughter; Anarah Natalie Ann Helke siblings Debra (Ron) Miller, John Gerke, Thomas (Joy) Gerke, Nancy (Scott) Ziebell, Anthony (Julie) Gerke, Paula Gerke, Roxanne (Bryan) Hicke, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Barbara Gerke.
The family would like to thank Fr. Robert Schaller and the staff at St. James the Less Catholic Church.
A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at St. James the Less Catholic Church, 1032 Caledonia St., La Crosse. The Rev. Robert Schaller will officiate with interment at Mormon Coulee Memorial Park. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Online condolences may be left at www.couleecremation.com.
I haven’t seen Linda in years, but she was a very good friend of mine in high school and early adulthood. With all of the drama that high school and early adulthood brought with it, Linda was always a laid back, calming presence for me. She always had an optimistic view and a sense of neutrality about her. Some of my experiences with her are gleefully etched in my memory forever ~ like going to see Bob Seger in Minneapolis together. I regret that her path in life was full of thorns that eventually came to this conclusion. May she rest in peace.Will miss you good buddy. Until we meet again.
I first met Linda when she was a cleaner at Negro’s beauty salon on Market St. I must have been 7 years old,, I am now 44. I admired her right from the start she was a true person. I would hang out with her in the salon when she cleaned and more than likely drove her nuts. But she always would take time for me. I have always loved her for that. I than seen her again 30 yrs later at a bar on the northside. I instantly knew her. May that kindred spirit that she always had be alive forever and passed on to her children.
we r very sorry for your lose. hope all is well. we love you all
I worked with Linda (chopper) at Footwear. She was always proud to talk about her children. I always enjoyed working with her. My sincere sympathy goes out to her family.
It’s sad when family and friends leave us early…….Our thoughts and prayers go out to Linda’s family…She will be missed…The few times we were together, were good times….
Linda brought me two awesome cousins into this world, she was a lady that was full of life, had a good heart, helped out people when needed, she had flaws and made mistakes like we all do..on another note she’s at peace now. She will be missed trust me. Rest peace chopper.!
I am so sorry for all of you. She was a very good friend for many years. She will be in Gods hands now. If I could do anything to help with your grief I would do so. With love Terry & Son
I will miss Chopper. She was a good friend for many years. May she Rest In Peace. So sorry for your loss. Love you all!
Cliff and I are so sorry for your loss. Linda was a fun loving and very giving cousin.
She made me laugh when I was haveing a tough time.
You and your family will always be in our thoughts and paryers. You will be missed.
I keep remembering her laugh. That from the belly kind of laugh. Remember when we all went to Pink Floyd in Milwaukee? That was a transforming part of life! God Bless Chopper!
This so hard and can only imagine what your all going thur! Linda was a one in a bi-zillion! The things we did when younger can only laugh everytime we talked about them! Especially sneaking her out of hospital while her fingers were fused together and hitch-hiking to a party at 22. We did a lot of crazy shit and will miss you lady!!
Chopper,
You will be missed by all who knew you. We sure had alot of good times at footwear.
You will be missed greatly… You were a wonderful person Chopper and very kind….Rest in Peace… God always takes the best from us!! From Mellisa Dobrunz, Tamara Woodard, and Sherry Rommel..
So sorry to hear Linda passed. We were friends back in the 70s-80s. She just had Joey when I knew her. She was fun to be around and I’m sure you will miss her smile. RIP my friend!