Mary Linde

Mary Evelyn Doll Linde was born May 22, 1933, to Emma (Alger) and Paul Doll in the Limestone area near Custer, S.D. She attended a country school (Alkakai School) and later Custer High School, where she graduated in 1951.

In the spring of 1954, Mary married Jerrold Linde. They had two children, Valerie and Mike. Mary was a lifelong member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, where she served as treasurer and Sunday school superintendent.

Mary worked in the Custer Post Office for many years. She was also active in the family business. Mary enjoyed hunting, fishing and being outdoors. She especially enjoyed spending time with children and they always enjoyed spending time with her.

Mary died July 21, 2010, at Rapid City Regional Hospital. She was 77.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Emma Doll; and her husband, Jerrold.

She is survived by her children, Valerie and Rodney Todd of Rapid City, S.D., and Mike Linde of Custer; grandchildren, Carrie and Jeremy Beckman of Yakima, Wash., Melissa Todd of Kearney, Neb., Tom Linde of Custer and Pete Linde of Custer; sisters, Helen Weyrich of Newcastle, Wyo., Bertha Johnson of Revillo, S.D., and Shirley Davidson of Custer; brothers, Ralph Doll of Tokyo, Japan, Paul Doll of Cheyenne, Wyo., and David Doll of Custer; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services were July 24 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Custer with Pastor Robert Anderson officiating.

A memorial has been established for Our Redeemer Lutheran Church.

Written condolences may be made at www.mccolleyschapels.com.