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Irving R. 'Squirrel' Linet Click for Condolences      Printable Version 1930 - 2011 Irving R. 'Squirrel' Linet, 80, of DeGraff passed away peacefully on Jan. 1, 2011 at his home. He was born Sept. 9, 1930, the son of the late Harry 'Pat' and Hattie Bushong Linet, and was also preceded in death by his step mother, Margaret Blazer Linet. He moved to the DeGraff area in 1946 and graduated from DeGraff High School in 1948. He served in the U.S. Army and then he began to fulfill the goal he had since the age of 12 to become a farmer. This was his lifelong passion and he stayed actively involved in managing his farm after retiring from field work. On September 6, 1959 in DeGraff he married Virginia Zimpher Amos and she died on July 21, 1993. A step daughter, Connie Amos Comer, also preceded him in death. On November 19, 2006 he married his wife Thelma Young in Quincy and she survives. He is also survived by a sister; Sue Bowen of Powell, grandchildren; Doug (Kim) Comer of DeGraff and Luann (Tom) Schmitmeyer of Jackson Center, four great grandchildren; Meredith and Heather Comer of DeGraff and Morgan and Levi Schmitmeyer of Jackson Center; a step daughter; Jean (Curt) Salyer, and a step son-in-law, Jack Comer of DeGraff and many friends, especially other dialyses patients and friends in the Coffee Bunch at DeGraff. Irving Squirrel enjoyed the people he knew. He had a kind and friendly spirit, an infectious laugh and an immense enjoyment of his life in the DeGraff community. His friends were extremely important to him. He loved his family and was very proud of his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Pastor Jim Roby will conduct a funeral at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011 at the Rexer-Riggin-Madden Funeral Home in DeGraff, where visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, January 7, 2011. Burial will take place in the Greenwood-Union Cemetery, DeGraff. Memorial contributions to honor his life may be made to the Community Foundation of Shelby County, Village of DeGraff Fund, a foundation that he started to serve his community and the Riverside EMS, DeGraff. Condolences may be expressed at www.timeformemory.com/madden.

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There are currently 3 condolences.

Richard & Ada Cummins Thursday January 6, 2011 at 11:41 PM

We are sorry to here about Squirrel death. He was a very likeable guy. Always had time to talk to you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God Bless You All.

Megan Parker Tuesday January 4, 2011 at 12:18 PM

I knew Squirrell from when I worked at the Village Pantry and he would come in on a daily basis to eat. He was a great guy, I"m sure he will be missed! My thoughts and prayers to his family!

Sally Linet Kurz Sunday January 2, 2011 at 6:46 PM

We were saddened to learn of Cousin Irving's passing. When I think of Irving, I immediately remember his laugh. Irving was alway joking during my childhood visits to Uncle Pat's farm. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. We hope that your memories of happier times will give you comfort and strength during the days ahead. Love, Sally (Linet)Kurz, Bob Kurz, & Druesilla (Harold) Linet

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