Rojane R. Linder Oakland, Nebraska Obituary

Rojane R. Linder

Rojane Ruth Carlson Linder was born to Axel Emil & Ruth (Goranson) Carlson, on May 2, 1937, in Oakland, Nebraska. She passed away on July 23, 2021, at the age of 84 years. She was baptized and confirmed at Salem Covenant Church and became a member of the First Lutheran Church in Oakland. On September 8, 1957, she was united in marriage to Melvin Richard Linder at the First Lutheran Church in Oakland. To this union three sons, Larry Dale, Lonny Dean and Jeffrey Wayne, and one daughter, Cynthia Kay were born. She was a member of VFW Auxiliary, taught Bible school, helped with preschool, and served on the Oakland Heights Nursing Home board. She enjoyed playing cards, traveling, and especially attending her children’s and grandchildren’s activities. She loved driving people into the cities for doctor/dentist appointments and other activities. She was very proud of her 100 % Swedish heritage and trips to Sweden. She received her education in Cuming County School District #69 and graduated with honors from Oakland High School in 1954. She was employed at the Oakland Independent, First National Bank in West Point, and for 25 years at Nebraska Public Power District until retirement. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Melvin Richard in 2001, a sister, Sharon Ann Carlson Pickering, and a brother, Gwen Axel Carlson. She is survived by twin sons Larry (Joyce) of Columbus, NE, Lonny (Debbie) of Gretna, NE and son Jeffrey (Stacey) of Granite Falls, MN; one daughter, Cynthia Brodersen of Omaha, NE; five grandsons, Matt (Trisha) Linder, Cody Linder, Tony Linder, Nick Linder, and Kirk (Heidi) Carpenter; three granddaughters, Emily Rojane (Jordan) Knight and Katie Ann (Andrew) Frowiss, Michelle (Grant Aden) Carpenter, eight great grandchildren, one sister, Marlene (Dallas) Rennerfeldt of Helena, MT; many nieces and nephews; beloved dog, Tambi.
May 2, 1937 - July 23, 202105/02/193707/23/2021
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Relatives from Sweden
July 26, 2021
Our warmest condolences. You are in our thoughts. -- Ake, Yvonne, Irma, Ingegerd, Inger, Irene, Hakan, Roland, Lasse, Margareta
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Doug Sandquist
July 26, 2021
My dad worked with Mel in the 60's and I even put up grain bins with him in 1968 for a short time. Rojane would always come over if I happened to be in Memories on my trip up for potato sausage at Thanksgiving. She also gave me the candle holders my grandmother gave t... Continue Reading
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Linda & Kent Smith
July 26, 2021
Larry, Lonny and families...I had the pleasure of working with Rojane when she was in NPPD's Oakland office. She was such a beautiful lady! Our deepest sympathy on her passing.
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Stan Andreasen
July 24, 2021
Rojane was the best! We lived up the street from her and Mel for several years. They were two of a kind. Great friends. Rojane always had a smile, maybe a joke and a warm welcoming presence about her. I always enjoyed talking with her at the Cafe the last few years when ... Continue Reading
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Debbie Sydow
July 24, 2021
Rojane was a special lady enjoyed waiting on her and her husband at the Corner Coffee Shop.She loved animals just like my Mom,M ava Johnson Debbie Sydow
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Deanna Tellvik
July 23, 2021
Sad news about an awesome lady! Her strength, tenacity and love for Uncle Mel and her family set an example for all of us. I will miss our fun texting! She left me a mystery of why Oakland always bakes "S" cookies at Christmas. She never did find out why, but we had f... Continue Reading
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Stan Andreasen
July 24, 2021
Was the S for Swedes?