Gerlinde “Linda” Johnson
The Western News | UPDATED 4 days, 5 hours AGO
Linda Johnson (82) passed away on June 26, 2026, at home.
She was born on Aug. 3, 1943, in Nuremberg, Germany to Johann and Elise Lehner. She married Gareth Johnson on Dec. 8,1964 and they moved to the U.S. in 1966. She became a U.S. citizen in 1979 and was proud to be a resident of Libby.
She loved finding garage sale bargains, beating anyone at aggravation, and spoiling her grandkids and great-grandkids. She also loved cooking, baking and sharing food with family and friends, especially her German recipes and famous cheesecake.
Linda is survived and dearly missed by her five children, Ralf (Vanessa) Johnson, Jackie (Brent) Barron, Jimmy Johnson, Angie (John) McDunn, and Viola (David) Risdon; 13 grandchildren Jessica (Dustin), Kyle (Alicia), Erin (Derek), Nick (Reggie), Justin (Becky), Amanda (Brian), Duncan (Brianna), Ben, Bailey, Kitiri, Shannara, Shelby, and Nathan; and eight great-grandchildren Emmah, Braydun, Ariah, Brylee, Jamie, Gareth, Cody, Jake, Kyle and Theo. As well as her niece Debbie and brother Erwin and numerous nieces and nephews in Germany.
She is preceded in death by her husband Gareth and her 14 siblings.
A celebration of life will be held at the Libby VFW at noon Saturday, July 18, 2026.
Arrangements are under the care of Schnackenberg and Riddle Funeral Home of Libby. Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.schnackenbergfh.com.