Linda Dianne Holland

Linda was raised in a big loving family by her parents, August, and Mae Dietrich, on a farm in Mackinaw.

She has three surviving siblings, Elsie Long, George Dietrich, and Grace Fluegel. Her brothers, Don Dietrich, August Dietrich, Jr., and Bob Dietrich, as well as her sister, Margery, preceded her in death.

She spent her career as a Dietary Supervisor in different nursing homes until she retired early to spend time enjoying the outdoors. Linda definitely had a green thumb nurturing a beautiful yard full of flowers and shrubs.

Linda was married to Norman Andrae, Jr. and had three children with him. Her children are Ellen (Michael) Kiesewetter and David Andrae. Her son, James Andrae and her granddaughter, Lorraine Kiesewetter, preceded her in death. Linda’s grandchildren are Katarina Kiesewetter, Luke Andrae, Elijah Andrae, Seth (Sydney) Andrae, Emma (Christian) Cepeda, and TJ Andrae. Linda had three great-grandchildren, Serena Andrae, Lillian Andrae, and Henry Cepeda.

Her funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 4, 2025 at First Christian Church Disciples of Christ, 604 Groveland Avenue in Creve Coeur. Pastor Dwight Winnett will officiate. There will be no visitation. After the funeral, family and friends are invited to join the family at Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin for the committal service. Arrangements have been entrusted to Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Creve Coeur.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either First Christian Church or to the OSF Sister’s Charity.

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