LINDA PETERSON

Linda J. Peterson (Reifschneider/Parsley), age 55, of Menasha, formerly of Milwaukee, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2017 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center – Neenah.  She was born November 4, 1961, in Milwaukee, daughter of Edward Reifschneider and the late Barbara Schemehorn Reifschneider.

Linda was a strong willed individual who fought every day of her life.  She managed to raise five boys on her own with very little help.  Linda was a kind and caring individual to all who came into her life.  She had a very little to offer to others, but her love and support, and to most is all they really needed.

Linda is survived by her five sons: Shaun (Laura) Parsley, Patrick (Tiffany Soeltner) Parsley, Bobby Parsley, Billy Parsley, Christopher Parsley; her father, Edward (Norma) Reifschneider; her grandchildren; several brothers; a sister; several step-brothers and sisters; and nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 7, 2017 at Menasha's Westgor Funeral Home.  The visitation will be held on Thursday from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and again on Friday from 10:00 AM until the hour of service.  In lieu of flowers a memorial is being established.