Linda Hansen

Linda Ann (Schoenrock) Hansen of Berlin passed away peacefully at home on April 6, 2024, surrounded by family. She was born in Detroit on August 14, 1942, and was preceded in death by parents Walter C. and Dorothy M. (Federspiel) Schoenrock. She married Tom Hansen on July 10, 1965, in Birmingham, MI. Linda received a B.A. in German from Oakland University in 1964 and an M.A. in German from the University of California-Santa Barbara. During 1962-63 she spent her Junior Year Abroad in Munich, Germany and in 1996-97 taught English in Forst, Germany as a Fulbright Exchange Teacher. Linda taught German and English for 34 years in Oshkosh, Medford, and Berlin (Wisconsin). As a high school German teacher, she guided her students on numerous trips to Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. She was nominated as an Honorary Member of the Berlin High School Alumni Association. Besides her family, she loved teaching, baking, travel, and photography, which she was able to do until poor health forced her to stop at almost 80 years of age. She traveled extensively in the US, to Cuba, Canada and numerous countries in Europe, Asia, and Africa before and after retirement. Many trips were photography tours as she also became an amateur photographer in retirement. Linda served the Berlin Catholic churches as a liturgist and council member as well as serving on the Oakwood Cemetery Board. She leaves behind her husband, Tom, who truly was the love of her life; sons, Eric and Scott; and grandchildren, Bryce and Leah Hansen. Also left behind are brother Dennis (Pat) Schoenrock and several nieces, nephews, and many friends. The enduring effects of her wisdom, caring and forthright and progressive nature will help to fill the enormous void she left with her passing. In place of flowers please donate to Doctors Without Borders, The Smile Train, or your local animal shelter. Family and friends may visit with the family on Tuesday, April 23, 2023, from 4-7:00 p.m. at The Wiecki-Skipchak Funeral Home of Berlin. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 10:30 a.m.at All Saints Catholic Parish in Berlin officiated by Father Anthony Thirumalareddy. An inurnment will be held at Oakwood Cemetery following services at the church.

Linda Hansen

August 14, 1942 - April 6, 2024