Linda was born in St. Louis, on May 9, 1951 to the late Leo and Geraldine Bressler. She has a twin brother, Larry Bressler, married to Risa, and a younger brother, Kenny Bressler, married to Barbara.
Linda was married to Menachem Szus for forty-six wonderful years, during which time she brought into this world and raised three remarkable children: Eli, Micky, and Dana.
Eli Szus is married to Josephine, and Dana is married to Elie Sutton. Doctors Dana and Elie have three children: Sammy, Jane, and Linda.
All of these are Linda’s greatest pride. She was unwavering in her support of her family.
Linda graduated from Washington University with a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design. She worked for many years as a graphic designer both in the USA and in Israel. When she returned to the USA, she worked as a preschool teacher at Epstein Hebrew Academy where she was lovingly referred to as Morah Linda and is remembered for her impeccable classrooms. Amongst the many lessons with which she imbued her students was the strength to be undaunted by the sight of insects.
Linda was very involved in her community, always willing to lend a helping hand. She was known for her cake decorating skills, her photography, especially of babies, her affinity for entomology, her various extensive collections, her party planning and her exceptional skills as a quilter.
One of Linda’s favorite pastimes was visiting the St. Louis Zoo where she enjoyed visiting the Butterfly House and riding the zoo train.
Linda is also survived by her nephews and nieces, Jamie Bressler, Joshua Bressler, Jonathan Bressler and Matthew Bressler and her brother-in-law, Henry Szus in Australia.
She enriched the lives of all who came close to her.
Graveside service Wednesday, October 2 at 2 PM at Beth Hamedrosh Hagodol Cemetery, 9125 Ladue Road.
Contributions may be made in Linda’s memory to Nusach Hari B’nai Zion Congregation, The St. Louis Zoo, H.F. Epstein Hebrew Academy and the Crown Center Kosher Meal Program.
