Fred Glen Linxwiler, 80

Fred Glen Linxwiler, 80, of Mount Carmel, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at his residence with his loving family by his side.  He was born on December 28, 1941, the son of Glen and Alberta (Fewkes) Linxwiler.  Fred married Kay Diesher on June 29, 1962 and together they enjoyed fifty-nine years of marriage.

Fred will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather.  He worked hard to provide for his family where he retired from Pacific Press & Shear in Mount Carmel.   In his younger days, Fred & his family attended Church of God where he served on the worship team.  He loved listening to and playing music.  Fred frequently played guitar and sang at area churches, nursing homes and family gatherings with his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Donnie and Sandy Diesher, and Bev Harding.  Bringing joy to others through music brought great joy to him. Fred will be deeply missed by his family and all who knew him.

Fred will be remembered by his loving wife, Kay Linxwiler; two twin daughters, Sherry Stinson and husband, Tim and Sheila Rue and husband, Brad both of Mount Carmel; grandchildren, Michael (Erin) Stinson of Mount Carmel, Ashley (Daniel) Revivo of Miami, FL, Sarah (Kevin) Marchal of Princeton, IN, Blake (Taylor) Wood of Franklin, TN and Lindsay Wood of Nashville, TN; great grandchildren, Levi, Liam, Elliot, Alden, Parker, Cruz, Aria and Charlie; sister, Carole Bruce of CA; niece and nephew, Jeff Bruce and Kelly Brown.  Fred was preceded in death by his parents; and brother-in-law, Robert Bruce.

Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 11, 2022, at Heartland Worship Center with Pastor Tony Hodgson officiating.   Burial will follow at Highland Memorial Cemetery.  There will be no public Visitation prior to the Funeral Service.

Memorial contributions may be made in Fred’s memory to Heartland Worship Center.  Envelopes will be available at the Church or can be mailed to Keepes Funeral Home, 1500 N. Cherry Street, Mount Carmel, IL 62863.

Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements.  To view Fred’s tribute wall, leave condolences and purchase flowers for the Linxwiler family, please visit www.keepesfuneralhome.com

 

 

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