Jerry Delbert Linhart, 76
In loving memory of our beloved Vietnam Veteran Jerry Delbert Linhart has passed away at the age of 76, of Natural causes COPD, on December 28, 2019, in Rexburg, Idaho. Jerry died under the care of his two loving daughters Heidi L. Linhart and Angel L. Linhart, and two of his granddaughters Brenda L. Linhart and Samantha L. Linhart.
Jerry was born on June 20, 1943, in Lewiston, Idaho, to parents Edwin H. Linhart and Antoinette R. Scharrf Linhart. They lived in Pinehurst, Idaho. Jerry dropped out of school in the 8th grade. He skipped from job to job until he enlisted in the Army May of 1967. He served overseas in the Vietnam War. In 1970, Jerry moved to Southeast Idaho with Mary (his second wife) and served in the National Guard there for a while. He worked at Ucon Produce for several years, and then he worked at the St. Anthony Landry. Jerry was a loving father. He married Veva Baysinger in 1966, and the couple had 2 children together, Robert Michael Linhart, and Shannon “Shawn” Lavern Linhart. The couple divorced a few years later. Jerry married Mary Ellen Lovell in 1970, and the couple had 2 children, Angel Lee Linhart, and Heidi Lynn Linhart. In 1988, the couple divorced, and Jerry moved back to the Silver Valley (Pinehurst, Idaho). He also lived in Spirit Lake Idaho. Over the years Jerry and Glenda Harding were very close friends, they dated off and on. They cared very much of each other she will miss him dearly. In 2014, his daughters moved him back to Southeast Idaho to help with his medical needs.
Jerry was a socially active man who was deeply involved in helping others for the majority of his life. He enjoyed being with friends and family, listening to music, doing Karaoke, whistling and fishing and camping, and working on cars real and model. He also loved all animals. He had a special quote “I’m a Logger I’m a Miner and a Tough Teddy Bear”. His family and friends will always remember him as a flirty smarty pants, hard working very loving person.
Jerry is preceded in death by his parents Edwin and Antoinette Linhart, his Aunt and Uncle John and Dorothy Feroglia, and 2 great nephews Anthony E.D. Mellen and Cryess Anthony James Azure.
Jerry is survived by his children: Robert Michael Linhart and Shannon (Shawn) Lavern Linhart from Northern Idaho/Montana, and Angel Lee Linhart from Rexburg, Idaho, and Heidi Lynn Linhart from St. Anthony, Idaho: 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his loving sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Bo Cantin of Pinehurst, Idaho: and his nieces and nephews: Angie and Bill Mellen Superior, Montana; Casey and Anne Duncan Kellogg, Idaho; Drago and April Duncan Paige, Idaho; Breeze Cantin and Jonas Azure; Superior, Montana and 7 great-nieces and nephews; and 5 great-great-nieces and nephews. Also a close friend Glenda Harding of Post Falls, Idaho.
The family in Southeast Idaho held a small Funeral January 3rd, 2020. The family and close friends will have a memorial service and celebration of Jerry’s life June 20th, 2020 in the Sliver Valley. Family asks instead of flowers and donations please donate to any animal shelters and or COPD foundation.