Raymond A. Linberg

Raymond A. Linberg, Jr. 91, a long-time resident of rural Elk Mound, passed away on October 24, 2026, at Milestone Senior Living in Eau Claire.

Ray was born on July 7, 1935, in Chimney Rock, WI, a son to Raymond and Clara (Rud) Linberg. He retired from Uniroyal in 1992 after working there for 25 years. Ray honorably served in the Air Force from 1955-1958 as a radio operator, and was stationed in Thule, Greenland.

Ray enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing cribbage, carving wood figures, working on crossword puzzles, and spending time with his grandkids and great grandkids. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Lanna (Aspen) Linberg; children, Kurt Linberg (wife Adrienne), Randy Linberg (partner Beth Gundlach), Darlene Rynning (husband Rob); grandchildren, Annika and Katherine Linberg, Casey (John) Boozer, Samantha Linberg, Josh (Danielle) Rynning, and Jordan Rynning; great-grandchildren, Linden, Jack, Calliope, Savanna, Ray Lee, and Luca; sisters-in-law Sharon (Elden) Linberg and Marie Berenschot, brother-in-law, Lawrence Henkel; many nieces and nephews.

Greeting Ray in Heaven will be his parents; brothers, Oliver and Elden Linberg; sister, Amy Henkel; sister-in-law, Erika Linberg; and grandchild Erik Linberg.

The family would like to thank the Mayo Oncology Department in Eau Claire for their advanced lung cancer therapies. We also thank Milestone Senior Living and Lisa, Haley, and Heather, the angels from St. Croix Hospice, for their compassionate care of Ray over the last few months.

A celebration of life will be held at Olson Funeral Home, 615 Wilson Ave, Menomonie, WI on Thursday November 12 from 1 to 3 pm.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to: Mayo Clinic Research and Education, 200 First St. SW, Rochester, MN 55905.

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