Linda Lu Teschner, 74, of Merrill, WI., passed away peacefully on May 4th, 2022 at Merrill Aspirus Hospital.  Linda was born in Merrill, WI. on January 16, 1948. She was a graduate of Merrill Senior High School in 1966.  Linda lived in Irma, WI for many years until the terrible loss of her home in 2008 in which she moved into the Jenny Tower Apartments until her passing.  Linda was a wonderful down-to-earth person. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was also very involved in her Local church The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She loved to work in her garden, adored her animals, collect windchimes, and have a glass of wine now and then.

Linda is survived by her sister Peggy (Rick) Gremler of Brokaw, WI., Brother’s Daniel Teschner of Hancock, WI., and Thomas ‘Toby’ (Julie) Teschner of Gleason, WI., Son, Samuel (Kathy) Hightower Jr., Wittenberg, WI., Grandchildren: Tamara Hightower, Brittney (Brian Senne) Hightower, Amber (Rodie Sughayer) Hightower, Haley Hightower, Brianne Kluck, Kodi Genrich (Crystal Erdman), Samantha Kasten, Kallie Cecil and 20 great-grandchildren.  Linda is preceded in death by her father Edmund Teschner, Mother Leona (Drew) Teschner, Brother William ‘Billy’ Teschner, her Daughter Lorie Hightower, Linda’s ex-husband Samuel Hightower Sr., grand and great grandparents along with other family members that were dear to her.

A Celebration of Life gathering for Linda L. Teschner will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2022, from 2pm to 6pm at the Merrill Town Hall, W4594 Progress Ave., Merrill, WI 54452.  *If you are able, we are asking to please bring a dish to pass, main dish and beverages will be provided*    ** Please bring any pictures you might have of Linda to share with our family and friends**   We would like to take the time to thank Merrill EMT services for the help and transport to the hospital, the Merrill Aspirus Hospital staff for the wonderful care they gave to Linda during her short stay with them. Also, to those who helped in this difficult time. It was greatly appreciated and we can’t thank you enough.  Mid Wisconsin Cremation Society is assisting family at this time. Online condolences may be expressed at MWCS.WS  To send flowers to the family of Linda, please visit our floral store.