Linda Lorine (Werlinger) Opp
Linda was born in Edgeley, ND on Sept. 28th, 1943, and died peacefully in the care of her family on Feb 27, 2021. Cancer took her body, but it could not crush her buoyant spirit.
Linda grew up in Edgeley, the second eldest of 12 siblings. She loved every one of them: Larry Werlinger, David John, deceased, Dianna Schumacher (Wayne, deceased), Phyllis Langewisch (John), Margie Asche (James), Barb Nagel (Lee), Tim Werlinger, deceased (Peg), Mary Jo Kessel, Susan Huber (Allen), Loren Werlinger, and Vicki Grosfield (Bob).
After high school, Linda completed State Normal and Industrial School in Ellendale, ND, to become a teacher in 1962. Linda’s legacy as a gifted teacher is seen in her deep commitment to each student and her ability to recognize the strengths of each child she taught. Linda finished her Baccalaureate at Mankato State University in 1979 and continued teaching full-time while completing a Master’s Degree in Special Education in 1986