Linda Ann (Diedrich) Sanders (1932 - 2023)

Born 1 Aug 1932 in Waddington, Waddington, St. Lawrence, New York, United States

Ancestors

Daughter of Luther Adolf Diedrich and Agnes Isabel (Rutherford) Diedrich

Wife of Ernest Lee Sanders — married 29 Aug 1953 (to 19 Dec 2020) in Hilton, Monroe, New York, United States

Descendants

Died 1 Mar 2023 at age 90 in Brockport, Monroe, New York, United States

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Biography

Early Life

Linda Ann Sanders (née Diedrich) was born on 1 August 1932 in Waddington, St. Lawrence, New York, most likely in the home of her maternal grandparents. She was the oldest of the eight children of Luther Adolf Diedrich and Agnes Isabel Rutherford. She was baptized on 2 October 1932 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Hamlin, Monroe, New York. Her godparents were her paternal aunt Margaret Diedrich and her father's maternal cousin Martin Klafehn.

The family permanently migrated back to her father's home county in 1934. They lived in Clarkson and then in Hilton, before settling on a large farm on Burritt Road in Parma, just south of the village. Linda was confirmed into the Lutheran religion on 14 April 1946 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Hilton.

Linda graduated from Hilton High School in 1951, where she focused on art and home economics classes. She was the Art Editor of the school's yearbook the year that she graduated, as well as the secretary of the senior girl's chorus. She was also a participant in the choir of St. Paul's Lutheran Church.

Later Life

She married Ernest Lee Sanders of Manitou Road on 29 August 1953 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Hilton. After honeymooning to Ernest's native Illinois, they temporarily made their home at 801 Manitou Road, before moving in with Ernest's parents at 838 Manitou Road. They had three daughters and a son together, who were all born in Brockport. They purchased a new home in the Westbrook Acres Tract of Brockport in November 1956, where Ernest and Linda lived for the rest of their lives.

She worked at Eastman Kodak in the dark room for a time. She then worked at Perfecto Cleaners, a laundromat on North Main Street in Brockport for a number of years. She also cleaned people's houses professionally on the side, including the houses of some SUNY Brockport professors. She was a lifelong member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, and attended services every Sunday. In her spare time, she enjoyed vegetable gardening, square dancing, cooking, cake decorating, painting, coloring, and watching the Chicago Cubs.

Death

Linda passed away on the morning of 1 March 2023 at her home in Brockport, and was buried three days later in Parma Union Cemetery in Parma.

Obituary

Brockport - Linda A. (Diedrich) Sanders passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at the age of 90. She was predeceased by her parents, Luther and Isabel Diedrich; her husband, Ernest Sanders (2020); her daughter, Lisa DeBellis; and her brothers, Richard Diedrich, Luther (Betty Lou) Diedrich, Robert (Dianne) Diedrich.

Linda is survived by her children, Deborah Wolck (Dave Hill), Susan (Brian) Jones, and Stephen (Linda) Sanders; her grandchildren, Adam Wolck, Micah Wolck, Leanne (Bill Metz) Showler, Shane (Christin Baube) Dusett, Nate (Daria) Dusett, Kelly Jones, Katie Sue (Silvano) Bullo, Joshua (Alexa) DeBellis, Stefanie DeBellis, Ryan (Ali Marshall) Sanders, Stephen Sanders, and Kyle (Macayle) Sanders; her 15 great-grandchildren; her brother, David (Kathy) Diedrich; her sisters, Mary (Dave) Schutte, Carol (Larry) Strauss, and Joan (Lenny) Palmisano; her sisters-in-law, Pat Diedrich and Lucille Conley; her godsons, Robin Schutte and Jeff Diedrich; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Linda was born in Waddington, NY. She was the oldest of 8 children. Linda was a homemaker. Once her children went to school she worked many years at Perfecto Cleaners in Brockport NY. She was a life-long member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hilton. Her faith was very important to her. In her leisure, she enjoyed gardening, cooking, painting, art, cake decorating, square dancing with Ernest, and watching the Chicago Cubs.

Linda's Funeral Service will take place on Saturday, March 4th at 1:00 pm at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 158 East Avenue in Hilton. Interment will follow in Parma Union Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in memory of Linda to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 158 East Avenue, Hilton, NY 14468.

The family would like to extend their appreciation for the loving care given to Linda by her nurse, Joelle, and three aides, Morgan, Jane and Tracy. A very special thank you goes to Linda's granddaughter, Kelly, who lovingly and unconditionally cared for her over her last three years.

Sources

• Linda Ann Deidrich [sic], birth certificate [long form] (1932), New York Department of Health - Division of Vital Statistics, Albany.
• Linda A. Diedrich in New York State Marriage Index - 1953. Archive.org, Reclaim the Records, pg. 291, 29 August 1953.
• "Sanders-Diedrich," marriage announcement. NYS Historic Newspapers, The Hilton Record, vol. 57, no. 20, 3 September 1953, pg. 1.
• "Linda Diedrich Recites Vows." Newspapers.com, The Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, New York), 17 September 1953, pg. 31.
• "United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch, Lenda Diedrich in household of Luther Diedrich, Hilton, Parma Town, Monroe, New York, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 28-59, sheet 3A, line 12, family 50, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 2679.
• "United States 1950 Census," FamilySearch, Linda A Diedrich in household of Luther A Diedrich, Parma, Monroe, New York.
• Linda A Sanders in the U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995. Ancestry.com, Rochester, New York, City Directory, 1957.
• "United States Public Records, 1970-2009", database, FamilySearch, Linda A Sanders, 1995-2009.
• Linda D Sanders in the U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019. Ancestry.com, Voter Registration Lists, Public Record Filings, Historical Residential Records, and Other Household Database Listings.
• "Lutherans Elect Officers," elected secretary of junior choir at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. NYS Historic Newspapers, The Hilton Record, vol. 48, no. 33, 21 December 1944, pg. 1.
• "Lutherans Elect Officers," elected to the house committee of Saturday School instruction at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. NYS Historic Newspapers, The Hilton Record, vol. 48, no. 33, 21 December 1944, pg. 10.
• "Hilton High School," elected secretary of the Senior Girls Chorus. NYS Historic Newspapers, The Hilton Record, vol. 54, no. 28, 26 October 1950, pg. 1.
• "Hilton Central School," listed as Art Editor of the yearbook. NYS Historic Newspapers, The Hilton Record, vol. 54, no. 45, 22 February 1951, pg. 4.
• "Hilton Pupils Win Art Exhibit Keys," drawing was chosen to be displayed at the Ninth Annual Regional High School Art Exhibition in Rochester. NYS Historic Newspapers, The Hilton Record, vol. 54, no. 45, 1 March 1951, pg. 1.
• Linda Diedrich in the U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, her senior year portrait. Ancestry.com, School Name: Hilton High School; Year: 1951.
• Linda Diedrich in the U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, featured in senior play "Act Your Age." Ancestry.com, School Name: Hilton High School; Year: 1951.
• Linda Diedrick in the U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, yearbook staff. Ancestry.com, School Name: Hilton High School; Year: 1951.
• L Diedrich in the U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, senior chorus. Ancestry.com, School Name: Hilton High School; Year: 1951.
• L Diedrich in the U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, girls chorus. Ancestry.com, School Name: Hilton High School; Year: 1951.
• "Large Attendance Views Hilton Central School's 52nd Commencement Program - Diplomas Presented," receiving her high school diploma. NYS Historic Newspapers, The Hilton Record, vol. 55, no. 10, 28 June 1951, pg. 1.
• "Brevities," right column, 7th paragraph down, purchased house in Westbrook Acres Tract. NYS Historic Newspapers, The Hilton Record, vol. 60, no. 33, 29 November 1956, pg. 5.
• Linda (Diedrich) Sanders listed as wife in the Obituary of Ernest Lee Sanders, Thomas E Burger Funeral Home, Inc., 2020.
• Obituary of Linda A. Sanders, Thomas E Burger Funeral Home, Inc., 2023.
• Find A Grave: Memorial #250886609