Peter A. Linder of Holly Springs, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Helen, and his sister, Shirley Hauboldt. Peter is survived by his wife, Louise Linder; his children, Chris Linder and Amy Penwell, and their spouses, Meghan Delaney and Matthew Penwell; his grandchildren, Eva and Ian Linder and Christopher and Ryan Penwell; and his sister, Judy French.
Peter grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and was a true Wisconsinite, with a love of watching the Green Bay Packers, fishing on the lakes, and grilling bratwurst. He attended University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee to obtain his bachelor’s degree and, later, The George Washington University to earn his master’s degree. His lengthy career of public service began when he was hired as a police officer at the Milwaukee Police Department and culminated in his position as special agent and document examiner for the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Peter’s most treasured roles were those of husband, father, and grandfather. After suffering a life-altering stroke, he remained determined to face life with a generous and positive spirit. He cherished the time he spent with his family, whether it was celebrating his children’s milestones and achievements, preparing for the traditional family Easter egg fight, or watching his grandchildren’s favorite cartoons and movies with them on repeat. He was lovingly protective of his family, with “drive safely” and “watch out for the deer” as his favorite parting messages. Most of all, he was immensely proud of his wife, always introducing her as his “beautiful wife” and praising her notable accomplishments as a devoted caregiver.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, located at 200 SE Maynard Rd., Cary, North Carolina, 27511, at 2pm with a reception to follow.
Memorial contributions may be made in Peter’s name to Transitions LifeCare, Philanthropy Dept., 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27607 (transitionslifecare.org/donate).
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