![]() ![]() Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. nephew/Godson, Wayne Simon and in-laws, Joseph Sr. and Florence son-in-law, Steve Markgraf brothers-in-law, John “Jack” Pesta, Tom Shriver, and Joseph Pesta Jr. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert Sr. “Chuck” Simon (Nancy), David Simon, Jeff Simon (Sally), Tim Simon (Carol), Vickie Leverty (Greg), Maria Hanson (Bob), and foster sister, Kathy Simon sister-in-law, Marcie Schleeve brother and sisters-in-law, Jane (Pesta) Shriver, Don Pesta (Elaine), Judy (Pesta) Kubes (Jim), and Betty Smisek (Bernie) her dear friend, Karen Sevcik and many other relatives and friends. She is survived by her husband, Roger Pesta children, Carrie Petersen (Bob), Heather Markgraf, and Brian Pesta (Alison) grandchildren, Kasandra (Nick LaCanne) and Khrystjan Petersen, Brody and Maycie Pesta, and Thomas Haas (bonus grandson) siblings, Debbie Krenik (LeRoy), Albert Jr. Most of all, Linda was a loving and caring wife to Roger for 50 years and a devoted mother to Carrie, Heather, and Brian. She also enjoyed watching the Wild, Vikings, and Judge Judy. She and Roger also had great times with friends at the casinos, winning at bingo and the slots. She loved socializing and having dinner with friends, especially their years of Card Club shenanigans. Her time with her grandchildren was priceless and attending their sporting and school events was #1 on her calendar. She loved reading and baking, especially special birthday cakes for her family. Linda was a member of the Lonsdale Jaycee Women, and Lonsdale Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. In addition to her nursing career, Linda assisted Roger with bookkeeping and keeping the guys in line at Napa. The compassion she gave to her own patients was also expressed to her caregivers. ![]() ![]() Her nursing career started at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, then two years at Fairview Southdale Hospital, and at Queen of Peace Hospital in New Prague for 30 years. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in New Prague. Linda was united in marriage to Roger Pesta on May 6, 1972, at St. She attended nursing school in Rochester to be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). She graduated from New Prague High School with the class of 1968. Linda Ann was born on August 6, 1950, in New Prague, MN, to Albert B. Pesta, age 72, of Lonsdale, MN, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at the Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN, surrounded by her family. ![]()
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