Linda Wheeler, age 71, of Hackettstown died Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Hackettstown Regional Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ. Linda was born June 20, 1950 in Weehawken, NJ to the late Anton and Josephine (Brautigm) Kammerbauer. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John.
She was employed by Sandshore Elementary School, Budd Lake, NJ as the Head Cook. Linda was a dedicated mother after the passing of her husband at an early age; her children were her highest priority and she always made sure they knew they were loved and cared for. Linda was an avid reader, a New York Giants fan, enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and going on shopping trips with her daughter, Jodi. In addition, she liked going to Panera Bread with her best friend, Margo, enjoyed a good cup of coffee, and eating at the famous Hot Dog Johnny’s or the local Dairy Queen.
She is survived by two daughters, Stacy Wheeler; Jodi Weston and husband Michael, a son, Jason Wheeler and wife Emily, and two granddaughters, Isabelle and Annalise Wheeler.
The funeral will be held 1:00 pm on Monday, August 23 at Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ with Chaplin Mario Spadaro officiating. Burial will be in Stanhope Union Cemetery, Stanhope, Nj following the service.
Visiting hours will be Monday, August 23 from 10 am – 1 pm at Cochran Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memorial & Honor Program, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942 in memory of Linda.
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Lana Warren says
August 20, 2021 at 7:50 pmJason and family,
So deeply sorry for your loss. God’s peace for you all in the coming days.
Vik Reddy says
August 21, 2021 at 8:27 amJodi,,
So sorry for your loss…she was a tough woman raising you guys thinking back to sandshore days . we are sending lots of prayers and love your way.
Love Leela, Anisha and Vik
Margo Amatucci says
August 21, 2021 at 6:22 pmJason Stacy Jodie I,m heartbroken that my best friend is gone will miss Linda a lot the coffee will not be the same if I go to Linda,s PANERA,S as we always called it just remember that she was so very proud of all of you
Camille Hawthorne says
August 21, 2021 at 9:44 pmSo sorry for your loss. All of us at Sandshore who knew Linda loved her. She will always have a place in our hearts. <3 <3 <3
Kenny M Gomez says
August 22, 2021 at 2:15 pmDear Jodi and Mike,
Thinking of you.
Kristin V Bassett says
August 26, 2021 at 11:28 pmLinda was always so kind at Sandshore. She had a smile on her face no matter how busy she was. She always made sure I had enough calcium while I was pregnant. She
Will be missed and always remembered.
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