Linda Marie Lottes was born January 10, 1953 in Breckenridge, MN to parents Charles and Lois Lottes. She lived in Fargo, where she attended Washington Elementary. Linda and her family moved when she was in the 5th grade, but later returned to Fargo and she was able to attend 6th grade at Washington. She went on to attend Ben Franklin Junior High, graduating from North High School in 1971.

Linda attended North Dakota State University and graduated, with honors, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology. She also worked towards a Masters degree in Guidance and Counseling. Linda had a servant’s heart and did volunteer work for Dakota Hospital for many years. Her hobbies included amateur radio, listening to music, and hiking.

Linda is survived by her Aunt Carol and Bob Smith of Beaverton, OR; Aunt Nancy Litterer of Indianapolis, IN; half-brother, Wylie “Wally” Bunker of Culpeper, VA; and lifelong companion, Alan Schoberg of Glyndon, MN.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Lois Lottes.