LindaFaye Ruth Clyne

LindaFaye Ruth Clyne, age 77 of New Ulm died peacefully on Friday, July 10, 2026, at the Oak Hills Living Center in New Ulm.

Mass of Christian burial will be 11 am on Friday, July 17, 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in New Ulm. Burial will follow in the New Ulm Catholic Cemetery.

Visitations will be held from 4-7 pm on Thursday, July 16th, at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home-North Chapel in New Ulm. The visitation will continue from 10-11 am on Friday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church prior to the Mass.

To leave an online condolence for her family, or to sign the guestbook, go to: mvfh.org

Linda is survived by her sisters, Monica (Danny) Gieseke of New Ulm, Julie (Pat) Schugel of New Ulm; her brother, Randy “Sam” (Jo) Clyne of New Ulm; her brother-in-law, LeRoy Rewitzer of New Ulm; her close friend and neighbor, Brenda Braun of New Ulm; and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Marlene Rewitzer, Mary Lee Hogen; her sisters and brothers-in-law, Connie (James “Chick”) Heck, Diane (Richard) Murphy, Roxanne (Harlan) Schwecke; her niece, Jody Howard; her nephew, Daniel J. Clyne; and her special friend, John Schoof.

LindaFaye Ruth Clyne was born on December 6, 1948, in New Ulm to Martin and Ruth (Guendner) Clyne. Growing up in New Ulm, Linda graduated from New Ulm High School with the Class of 1966. Soon after graduation, she began working in the kitchen at Highland Manor in New Ulm. She later spent many years working for Windings and later at Dittrich Specialties of New Ulm, where she formed lasting friendships with her coworkers and was known for her strong work ethic. Linda possessed a wonderful sense of humor and found joy in life's simple pleasures. She enjoyed listening to old-time music and could often be found relaxing with a favorite classic television show, Gunsmoke. She faithfully kept up with local happenings by reading The Journal and took great pride in her hometown. She also enjoyed seeing New Ulm’s history on the local Facebook group, New Ulm Now and Then. Linda especially looked forward to celebrating New Ulm's cherished traditions, including Oktoberfest, Bavarian Blast, community concerts, and local ballgames. She also found great enjoyment in listening to the Concord Singers perform.

A devoted member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Linda's faith remained an important part of her life and provided her with strength and comfort throughout the years. Although Linda never married, family was always close to her heart. She treasured the opportunity to stay connected with her nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews, taking a true interest in their lives, milestones, and activities. She celebrated their accomplishments, shared in their joys, and was always grateful for the time spent together.

Linda will be remembered for her kind heart, cheerful sense of humor, steadfast faith, and the love she had for her family, friends, and the New Ulm community she was proud to call home. Her gentle spirit and the many memories she created with those who knew and loved her will be cherished for years to come. Blessed be her memory.