Obituary
Linda M. Kochenderfer
Linda M. Kochenderfer 81 of Onalaska, WI passed away peacefully on January 31st at Eagle Crest South in La Crosse, WI.
She was born on July 28, 1940, in Winona, MN to William and Elfa (Stirn) Kochenderfer of Fountain City, WI.
She grew up in Fountain City, WI and graduated from Fountain City in 1958. Linda attended Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, IN and received a degree in Education. Linda got her master’s degree from Winona State University in guidance and counseling.
Linda was a guidance counselor for Central High School in La Crosse for 30 years and retired in 1999. Linda loved helping and challenging her students to achieve their fullest potential. She was a strong advocate for her students and wanted them to succeed. Linda also traveled extensively and visited every continent except Antarctica and listed Africa as her most favorite trip. Linda also enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She had many lifelong friends in the greater La Crosse area with whom she enjoyed having lunch, catching up and playing cards.
Linda was preceded in death by her father, William and her mother, Elfa. She is survived by her sister Judy (Charles) Skarie of Moseley, VA, her niece Laura Skarie of Moseley, VA, her nephew Paul (Jennifer) Skarie of Stoddard, WI and three great nephews Jackson Skarie of Moseley, VA and Conor and Griffin Skarie of Stoddard, WI.
In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Shepard of the Hills Lutheran Church in Onalaska, WI or the McPherson Eye Research Institute at the University of Wisconsin – Madison.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 9th at Sheppard of the Hills Lutheran Church in Onalaska – 1215 Redwood Street. Visitation will take place from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. with cookies, chocolate and coffee being served following the service.
To Linda’s family and Friends, my deepest sympathy and may your many memories give you peace and comfort. I was glad that I could be with her at Eagle Crest for visits and hold her hand. I have great memories also of several vacations and playing hand and foot. A true friend indeed.
Thank you!
We meet Linda during high school at Central but she evolved to a good friend over the years. We will miss the walks and lunches we had together when we visited LaCrosse.
I want to send my condolences to Linda’s family. I met Linda back when I was a student at Central High School, she was my guidance counselor. Years later I got the opportunity to see her again as we belonged to the same church. She was always very friendly and always had a smile on her face. We will miss her greatly. God’s Blessing Linda.
Linda was my guidance counselor at Central. She was an incredible woman and an inspiration to me.
My thoughts and my prayers are with her family.
Linda was my guidance counselor at Central ( Class of 1970). She was so kind, supportive and helpful!❤️ Also, my daughter had great help and encouragement from her.( class of 1994). May she Rest In peace with the Lord!? Love and prayers to you all!