Linda Betcher Obituary

Linda Jane Betcher, 66, of Goodhue, died Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015 at Seasons Hospice in Rochester.
    She was born Oct. 1, 1949 in Red Wing to Alfred and Gertrude (Matthees) Stemmann. She grew up and attended St. John’s Lutheran grade school then graduated from Goodhue High School in 1967. Following graduation she went on to work for a few years at the S.B. Foot Tannery. She was united in marriage to Paul Betcher on April 17, 1971 at St. John’s Lutheran Church rural Goodhue. The couple made their home in rural Goodhue on her family’s farm and raised four children. Linda worked at United States Post Offices in Goodhue, Red Wing and Pine Island. Lastly she worked at the post office in Lake City before retiring in 2009. She was also an Avon representative for many years. She was an active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. She enjoyed gardening, taking care of her flowers, her pets and most of all her beautiful grandchildren.
    She is survived by her husband, Paul; four children, Cammy (Dave) Kohutko of Lake City, Travis (Shannon) Betcher of Goodhue, Nicole Betcher of Goodhue and Scott (Beth) Betcher of Lakeville; five grandchildren, Madisen and Taylor Betcher and Emelyn, Greyson and Oliver Betcher; two sisters, Sandra Sandberg of Red Wing and Diane (Dennis) Johnson of Cannon Falls; one uncle, Wilbert Matthees of Red Wing; several nieces and nephews and extended family and many friends.  She is preceded in death by her parents and infant son.
    Funeral service was Monday, Nov. 23 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, rural Goodhue. Burial was in the church cemetery.  In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to St. John’s School.  Funeral arrangements are by the Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel, Red Wing.  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com.