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Ray S. Linderer Nov 09 1924 - Nov 24 2010
Funeral services for Ray S. Linderer, age 86, of Watertown, SD, will be at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, November 29, 2010, in St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, Watertown. Rev. John Carter will officiate. Music will be provided by Brian Schwanz as organist. Ray passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2010, at a hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Watertown. Military honors will be provided by Codington County Post #17 of the American Legion, Watertown, and the Military Funeral Honors Team – SD Army National Guard. Pallbearers will be: Zach Anderson, Chris Anderson, Jerry Hackbart, James Linderer, Allen Stark, and Kevin Kannas. Visitation will be on Sunday from 2-5 p.m. at Crawford Funeral Chapel in Watertown and in the church on Monday prior to the services. The family is requested to meet at the church on Monday by 1:00 p.m. for a prayer service. Ray was born on November 9, 1924, on a farm north of Watertown in Codington County, SD, to William and Henrietta (Everding) Linderer. He was baptized in the Lutheran faith at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rauville, SD, and confirmed at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church in Watertown. He attended rural school. Ray worked on the family farm and surrounding farms until he was employed at Hubbards Car and Tractor. In 1945, he enlisted in the US Army at Fort Snelling, MN. He served one year and then re-enlisted to the BTRY-A-55 AARTBN at Fort Bliss, TX. Ray was honorably discharged November 30, 1946, with the rank of Sergeant. He then returned home. On February 28, 1946, Ray married June Kannas at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Rauville. They lived on a farm near Florence, SD, for a short time and then moved into Watertown. Ray worked at Swifts and Hubbards and then as a mechanic at the Buick dealership in downtown Watertown. He had an amazing knack for fixing vehicles and many people valued his opinion on buying a car. Ray was always there for his family and friends. He could fix literally anything on wheels and never asked for anything in return. He was loved by his family. Ray was known for his passion for duck and goose hunting. He shared his passion with his grandchildren, teaching them to hunt and fish. He is survived by his wife, June, of Watertown, SD, one daughter, Cheryl (Kai) Anderson ,of Three Forks, MT; two grandchildren: Zach (Hannie) Anderson and Chris (Shellie) Anderson, and one great-granddaughter, Emma Anderson, all of Three Forks, MT; one brother, Herb Linderer, of Watertown, SD; two brothers-in-law, Marlyn (Donna) Kannas and Norman (Valeria) Kannas all of Watertown, SD; and three sisters-in-law: Lucille Kannas, Delores Stark, and Arlone Kannas all of Watertown, SD; and numerous nieces and nephews. Ray was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and five sisters.

Ray S. Linderer
Nov 09 1924 - Nov 24 2010

Funeral services for Ray S. Linderer, age 86, of Watertown, SD, will be at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, November 29, 2010, in St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, Watertown. Rev. John Carter will officiate. Music will be provided by Brian Schwanz as organist. Ray passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2010, at a hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.

Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Watertown. Military honors will be provided by Codington County Post #17 of the American Legion, Watertown, and the Military Funeral Honors Team – SD Army National Guard. Pallbearers will be: Zach Anderson, Chris Anderson, Jerry Hackbart, James Linderer, Allen Stark, and Kevin Kannas.

Visitation will be on Sunday from 2-5 p.m. at Crawford Funeral Chapel in Watertown and in the church on Monday prior to the services. The family is requested to meet at the church on Monday by 1:00 p.m. for a prayer service.

Ray was born on November 9, 1924, on a farm north of Watertown in Codington County, SD, to William and Henrietta (Everding) Linderer. He was baptized in the Lutheran faith at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rauville, SD, and confirmed at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church in Watertown. He attended rural school. Ray worked on the family farm and surrounding farms until he was employed at Hubbards Car and Tractor. In 1945, he enlisted in the US Army at Fort Snelling, MN. He served one year and then re-enlisted to the BTRY-A-55 AARTBN at Fort Bliss, TX. Ray was honorably discharged November 30, 1946, with the rank of Sergeant. He then returned home.

On February 28, 1946, Ray married June Kannas at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Rauville. They lived on a farm near Florence, SD, for a short time and then moved into Watertown. Ray worked at Swifts and Hubbards and then as a mechanic at the Buick dealership in downtown Watertown. He had an amazing knack for fixing vehicles and many people valued his opinion on buying a car.

Ray was always there for his family and friends. He could fix literally anything on wheels and never asked for anything in return. He was loved by his family. Ray was known for his passion for duck and goose hunting. He shared his passion with his grandchildren, teaching them to hunt and fish.

He is survived by his wife, June, of Watertown, SD, one daughter, Cheryl (Kai) Anderson ,of Three Forks, MT; two grandchildren: Zach (Hannie) Anderson and Chris (Shellie) Anderson, and one great-granddaughter, Emma Anderson, all of Three Forks, MT; one brother, Herb Linderer, of Watertown, SD; two brothers-in-law, Marlyn (Donna) Kannas and Norman (Valeria) Kannas all of Watertown, SD; and three sisters-in-law: Lucille Kannas, Delores Stark, and Arlone Kannas all of Watertown, SD; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Ray was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and five sisters.

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Comment posted by: Jeannie Brenden
Sun 28th Nov 2010 06:25 am

June and Cheryl...... My love and prayers are with you. Ray always had the biggest smile and eyes that just twinkle when he laughed.

Cheryl, growing up with you as a friend has been a wonderful experience. Knowing your folks has always meant alot to me.

Dean enjoyed working with Ray at the Buick garage. He always respected him and learned from him.

Comment posted by: rochelle anderson
Fri 26th Nov 2010 12:26 pm

may he rest in peace

Comment posted by: Paul Anderson
Thu 25th Nov 2010 01:50 pm

Ray was the best shot at geese 60 yards plus than anybody I ever saw. One of my best memories is sitting out in the cold..'til I could hear
Ray..maybe sometime after the sun came up ..and then a goose would fly over...really high...then a shot!!!wait for it!!! ..a hit!!! and the goose would fall..DEAD!!! Then he would chuckle..that famous Ray chuckle...and his hunt would be over!!! We would just smile and admire Ray and his ability. and then our hunt was over..'cause by then..we were all co

Comment posted by: KERMIT HOVALDT
Wed 24th Nov 2010 11:52 am

GREATEST GUY IN THE WORLD-WORKED WITH RAY AT THE BUICK STORE. HE ALWAYS MADE IT FUN TO BE AT WORK.

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