Esta Linnstaedter
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Esta Linnstaedter

  • July 1, 1918 - September 26, 2011
  • China Spring, Texas
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“The Linnstaedter--Riola connection goes back decades woven through the fiber of Waco High School. In fact, I can't think of a time when I didn't...Read More » ”
1 of 14 | Posted by: Janet Riola Hale - Austin, TX

“I so fondly remember Esta and Fritz from my many years at First Lutheran. Both were true Christian examples for all youth. Karen Amthor Andrews ”
2 of 14 | Posted by: Karen Amthor Andrews - Arlington, TX

“I was so blessed to have Mrs. Linnstaedter as my 2nd grade teacher at Meadowbrook Elementary. She was such a great teacher, and she inspired me to...Read More » ”
3 of 14 | Posted by: Jill Dickey - Waco, TX

“Don, we want you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. It is very hard on the family to loose a Mom and Grandmother that...Read More » ”
4 of 14 | Posted by: Sue Lowry - Waco, TX

“What wonderful, fun times I remember about our younger days....we even have some home movies that are priceless! LaNelle, you teased my hair so big,...Read More » ”
5 of 14 | Posted by: Pam Campbell Key - TX

“I was 7 years old when the Linnstaedters came into my life...kind caring folks who served a a roll model of the kind of adult I wanted to be. Mrs....Read More » ”
6 of 14 | Posted by: Stephanie Goates Lambring - TX

“I was 7 years old when the Linnstaedters came into my life...kind caring folks who served a a roll model of the kind of adult I wanted to be. Mrs....Read More » ”
7 of 14 | Posted by: Stephanie Goates Lambring - TX

“Lenelle, Don & Family: So sorry to learn of your mother's passing. The "Kilstrom Family" &* Nesmith Family" have many found memories of your...Read More » ”
8 of 14 | Posted by: Wanda Kilstrom - Waco, TX

“Dear LaNelle, I'm so sorry to learn of your Mom's passing. May you be comforted by sweet memories and God's grace. Blessings, Ann Harder ”
9 of 14 | Posted by: Ann Harder - TX

“With sincere thoughts of sympathy, Gary Merritt ”
10 of 14 | Posted by: Gary Merritt - Waco, TX

“LaNelle and Don - Esta was a "Great" Aunt...I will always remember her boisterous personality and her wonderful laugh - she was a pistol! ...Read More » ”
11 of 14 | Posted by: Scott Bohmann - Austin, TX

“Lanelle......Please know that during these days of grief God is holding you close. He has given us the hope that we will reunite w/ our loved ones...Read More » ”
12 of 14 | Posted by: Judi Nance Staton - Lindale, TX

“I always have wonderful memories of Esta and Fritz sitting in Elton's (my Grandfather) living room laughing and having a good time. Both of them ...Read More » ”
13 of 14 | Posted by: Jason Bohmann - Houston, TX

“Jeff, I am very sorry for the loss of your grandmother. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. ”
14 of 14 | Posted by: Carla Pogue - Waco, TX


Esta Linnstaedter July 1, 1918 - September 26, 2011 Esta Linnstaedter of China Spring passed away Monday, September 26, 2011. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 29, at Oakwood Cemetery with the Rev. Paul Fiske officiating. Mrs. Linnstaedter was born July 1, 1918, in Stockdale, Texas, to Charles and Annie Bohmann. She received her Bachelor's Degree from Southwest Texas State Teachers College in San Marcos, Texas. She taught in National Youth Administration Centers and she taught most of her 29 years of teaching in the Waco Public Schools. She spent several years volunteering at Providence Hospital. She also enjoyed tutoring children at her home for many years, after retiring from teaching in public schools. She was a member of First Lutheran Church and served in various capacities of the church. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Fritz Linnstaedter. She is survived by a daughter, LaNelle McNamara; a son, Don Linnstaedter; grandson, Jeff Linnstaedter and his wife, Dorie; and great grandson, Grant Linnstaedter; great granddaughter, Jordyn Linnstaedter; and a sister-in-law, Bernadine Cooper. She is also survived by her nephews, Robert Bohmann, and Gene Apple; nieces, Sandra Debner, Carole Reed and Connie Pressler. The family wishes to sincerely thank the following caregivers for their excellent love and care during this last years, Nireta Oliver, Mary Harper, Corylette Williams, Evelyn Persons and Julia Bryant. Memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church or your favorite charity. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our "Memorial Guestbook" at www.WilkirsonHatchBailey.com. Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey