Wendell Dean Linder

Wendell Dean Linder

West Burlington

Wendell Dean Linder, 84, of West Burlington, Iowa, died Friday, February 21, 2025 at Arbor Court, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. He was born August 2, 1940 in Mt. Pleasant to Donald LeRoy and Marjorie Louise Woline Linder. 

He graduated from New London high school and shortly after spent 2 years in the Army reserves. He was a member of the West Burlington Christian Church and a proud, longtime member of the Lion’s Club.

Wendell married Dorothy Ann Hoel on August 15, 1963. He was a Vice President for 34 years at the West Burlington Bank. He loved all animals, especially his dogs; loved to travel and was an avid fan of Iowa Hawkeyes basketball.

Survivors include his son Ryan (Wendy) Linder of Tempe, Arizona; granddaughter Annika Linder of North Liberty; stepgrandchildren Taylor Smith and Troy Finney; sister-in-law Brigitte Linder; brother-in-law Bill (Linda) Hoel; nieces Julie Yoder Messer, Kathy Yoder Ringer, and Bonnie Linder; nephews Chris and Mitch Hoel, and Scott and Charles Price; as well as a host of very good friends and neighbors.

He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; sons Matthew and Ross; sister Donna (Bob) Yoder; brother Jerry Linder; sister-in-law Doris Hoel Price; niece Kristina Price; and nephew Brett Hoel.

Visitation will begin at noon Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Elliott Chapel, New London, with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Graveside services will be at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 27 at Burge Cemetery, rural New London, with Pastor David Behlman officiating.

In lieu of flowers, a GoFundMe account has been established for Animal Lifeline of Iowa or Animal Rescue League of Iowa; both no-kill shelters.

Elliott Chapel, New London, is assisting the family with arrangements and online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.