Elizabeth L. Schlinkert, 88, of Hamburg passed away peacefully at the Hospice House on December 8, 2017. She was born to Melvin and Sarah (Agnew) Bruner on December 24, 1928. She married LeRoy Schlinkert on December 27, 1945.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her six brothers, her sister, her daughter, Debra Schaefer, and son-in-law, Lyle A. Becker. She is survived by her husband LeRoy; children Susan (Lyle A.) Becker, Cathy Schuelke, Stephen Schlinkert; grandchildren Lyle L. (Sue) Becker, Linda (Kenneth) Punke, Lisa (John) Schreiner, Lonnie(Gwen) Becker, Rebecca Schuelke, Michael Schuelke, James (Maria) Schuelke, Jeffrey Schuelke, Laura (Joel) Stieber, Sarah (Scott) Andrea, Matt Schlinkert, Lindsay Schlinkert, Crystal Pinard; 17 great-grandchildren; 20 great-great- grandchildren; many nieces and nephews, relatives, and friends. She will be deeply missed by all.
Elizabeth was a happy homemaker and enjoyed baking, gardening, watching the wildlife that visited her bird feeders, and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a member of St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hamburg. She also loved her furry kitty companion, Dexter.
Private family memorial services will be held at a later date. Mid-Wisconsin cremation Society is assisting family at this time.