William "Bill" Lindeman

Bill was a wonderful man. He loved his family, his church, his friends, and his neighbors. Everyone he met was the nicest person in the world. He worked hard and worshipped hard. Bill was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, class of 1958. When he got his first bible that was just for him, he cried. Bill grew up on Summit Street with his 6 siblings. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Velma (Stoddard) Lindeman; and siblings Robert (Mildred) Lindeman, Carl (Mary) Lindeman, Donna Fudge. He is survived by siblings, Richard (Jeanne) Lindeman (Liverpool, NY), Norma Grable (Fort Wayne) and John Lindeman (Fort Wayne). He is also survived by his wife of 54 years, Linda (Lemmon) Lindeman. He was the fun to her strength. His children Laura (Andrew) Szymanski (Lombard, IL) and Sarah (Daniel) Richardt (Grove City, OH) will miss him immensely and forever. His grandchildren, Leah and Madelynn Richardt, and Olivia, Mathew and Allison Szymanski. He will also be missed by his 22 nieces and nephews.

Bill loved singing. He was in the Holy Cross Senior Choir and Men’s Chorus for decades. He also was the “Donut Man” for the Men’s Senior Bible Study. He was a member of the St. Joe Athletic Club and the American Legion Post #47. He loved cooking shows, devotions, and canning from his garden. He retired from Hires Auto Parts after 54 years.

Covid-19 may have taken him from us, but he left a huge impression wherever he went and will be missed.

Visitation will be on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Hockemeyer and Miller Funeral Home (6131 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne) from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, and immediately following will be a graveside service at Lindenwood Cemetery. Social distancing guidelines will be followed.

Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church, or Worship Anew.