Evonne Linde

Evonne Elaine “Gramma Bud” Linde, 94, of DeForest, passed away on January 22, 2026, at her home in DeForest. She was born on September 14th, 1931, in Arlington, WI the daughter of Ruben and Anna Reddeman.

Grew up next to the Goose Pond. Her family farm is now part of the Goose Pond Bird Sanctuary.

Graduated from DeForest High School in 1950. Evonne married her high school sweetheart Charles “Bud" Linde on July 28th, 1951, at Bethel Lutheran Church in Madison (NGMLC was under construction) officiated by Pastor Kampen.

Evonne was a very active member of Norway Grove Memorial Lutheran Church. She readily volunteered at the church in every way, from arranging flowers every Sunday morning, to dusting the pews, singing in the choir, teaching Sunday School and Bible School. A leader for the Ladies Aid she created programs for their luncheons and helped with various projects.

Evonne joined her husband in working on the farm. She and Bud were members of the NFO where Evonne acted as Treasurer. She enjoyed working outside and loved growing flowers, fruits, veggies and chickens.

While raising 5 children and teaching full time, Evonne earned her Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate degrees from the University of Wisconsin. Her studies included a year abroad working as an Assistant Principal at a grade school in England and a year at Berkley University where she served as a Professor’s Assistant. She spent her career as a Special Education teacher in the Sun Prairie School District.

She had a fine soprano voice and was chosen to perform with both the Madison and Sun Prairie Theater Guilds in several musicals.

CapitolAires - 1975 - 1983 All around volunteer, Board Member, Bus Driver, Chaperone, Uniform Manager, Seamstress & Ma Linde.

DeForest Area Needs Network (DANN): In 1998 Evonne asked all the area churches to join together to help those in the community who were less fortunate. DANN is a vital service organization today.

Gramma Bud is survived by her son Donald (Cheri), daughters Lou Anne Schweppe (Greg), Lori Linde (David Woolpert) and Lisa Linde. She is further survived by 9 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, 7 great-great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.

Evonne was preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Charles Joseph “Bud” Linde, Parents, sister Ruby Ann, brother Ruben and their spouses, son Ronald, son-in-law Ron McCoy and granddaughter April Dykstra.

A Memorial Service will be held at Norway Grove Memorial Lutheran Church, 820 River Road, DeForest, on February 7th with visitation at 9 AM, service at 11 AM and a luncheon to follow.