Linda Ann Carstens

She was born Dec. 2, 1937, in Westfield, N.J., to Robert and Sarah Nitschke. Linda moved to Burlington, Vt., where she graduated from high school and attended the University of Vermont, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. Upon graduation from UVM, she joined the United States Army Nurse Corps, earning a promotion to first lieutenant while serving overseas in Germany.

While in the Army, she met Norman Carstens, an officer in the Army Dental Corps, in Heidelberg, Germany. They were married in January 1962, in Basil, Switzerland.

Linda and Norman raised two children, Andrea Carstens and Matthew Carstens (Melissa). She was the beloved grandmother to Daniel and William Carstens.

She was predeceased by her husband, Norman.

As an avid and accomplished horsewoman, Linda was a member of the Grosse Pointe Hunt Club and Waterloo Hunt Club in Grass Lake, where she earned her hunt colors. She also enjoyed gardening, bird watching and reading.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 26, at Christ Church Grosse Pointe, 61 Grosse Pointe Blvd., Grosse Pointe Farms.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, alzfdn.org or Christ Church Grosse Pointe, https://www.christchurchgp.org/