Wallace Linnerooth Obituary Wallace Lincoln Linnerooth, age 93, of Baxter, Minnesota died peacefully on January 11, 2015 at his home on Perch Lake surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 10, 1921 in St. Paul, Minnesota. He married Ruth Larson in 1945, celebrating 67 years together until Ruth died on January 25, 2013. They lived in Faribault, Minnesota and moved to Baxter in 1960. Wally grew up on the east side of St. Paul, playing hockey and football for Johnson High School and ski jumping at Battle Creek. He attended Gustavus Adolphus College and joined the US Navy retiring as Lieutenant in 1981. He retired from Blue Cross/Blue Shield in 1982. Wally cared about people, mentoring others and volunteering in his community throughout his life. He was active in his church, First Lutheran of Brainerd, where they were members for over 60 years. he hosted annual Thanksgiving gatherings for the extended family at his home on Perch Lake, with skating and the football games. He enjoyed bridge, fishing and most of all golf. Wally had a great sense of humor, quick wit, and an engaging smile. He was known for his many "Wally-isms", such as "see you in the funny papers". Wally loved his family and enjoyed being involved in the lives of his four children, 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, which created wonderful memories. He was a loving and devoted caregiver for Ruth. The past 2 years he had become increasingly homebound. During this time he enjoyed watching the seasonal activities on Perch Lake, TV broadcasts of golf and football kept him entertained as well as visitors and family. Wally is survived by his devoted children, Barb (Jerry) Werner of Woodbury, Bill of Brooklyn Park, Jerry of Baxter, Mary Kay (Dave) Larson of Lake Shore; grandchildren, Matt, Sarah (Mario), Clair, Erick (Amanda), Tony Bror, Thor; great grandchildren, Mya, Emmalyn and Marcus. Wally is preceded in death by his wife, Ruth; 3 brothers and 5 sisters. Memorials are preferred to First Lutheran Church in Brainerd. Services will be held 11:30 a.m. on Friday, January 16, 2015 at First Lutheran Church in Brainerd with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery.