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Ronald Lindner Obituary
Ronald John Lindner, age 86, of Baxter passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Ron was born in Chicago, Illinois to Arthur & Estelle (Belz) Lindner. He married the love of his life, Dolores Hakes on June 2, 1956, and together they raised their family of 7 children.
Ron was an entrepreneur who was driven by a passion and love for fishing. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War.
He and his younger brother Al were true pioneers in the era of modern fishing and left their indelible mark on the fishing industry for more than 50 years. The brothers brought a scientific approach to angling that helped them evolve into elite tournament fisherman. The pair developed the Lindy Tackle company and invented the Lindy Rig used by millions of walleye anglers. They went on to create a fishing media empire that began with the In-Fisherman magazine and expanded into radio, television, books and more. Then on to Lindner Media Productions which spawned Lindner's Angling Edge and an outcropping of subsidiaries.
Ron was inducted into many Sportsman and Fishing Hall of Fames throughout his lifetime.
Ron's devotion to his faith and his family will never be forgotten.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 64 years, Dolores; children: William (Kay), Michael, James (Jorie), Kim (Robert) Slagter, Cawn Lindner, Lisa (Billy) Hoffs, Daniel (Alyssa); 12 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; brother, Allen (Mary).
Ron is preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral service for Ron will be held on Monday, December 7, 2020 at 11AM at Halvorson Taylor Life Events Center (512 S 8th St, Brainerd) Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
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Tony Poole
January 29, 2022
Thanks for the interesting shows! I was jealous of your life! May God rest you in peace! Enjoy the fishing on the other side!
Edwin Diemer
December 20, 2020
Thank you for all of your guidence. I remember much of it ,but none more than your testemony for Christ.
Frank Haggerty
December 14, 2020
Ron was a great pal and a greater friend and innovator of the entire fishing industry. RIP.
Joseph Liemandt
December 12, 2020
I was not able to attend service but want to pass on my condolences to the family. Ron was hugely instrumental in my coming to salvation and I have wonderful memories of Bible studies,retreats and one on one conversations. I’m sure he will be missed by many. Can’t begin to say what a influence he had on me personally many years ago.
DARLA
December 10, 2020
The fishing legend has left the building. R.I.P loved watching you fish.
Jeff Woodruff
December 8, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Dick Steensland
December 8, 2020
We will never forget Ron and his love and encouragement for our family at a time of great need. We are deeply saddened to hear of his passing but take comfort knowing we will see him again in glory!! And we will be praying for the whole Linder family in the days ahead. May God bless!
Dick & Margaret Steensland
Gary Horton
December 8, 2020
Absolutely love the fishing program. The faith of you and Al has lead many to the Lord. You will be truly missed.
Mark Gotti
December 6, 2020
Played racquet ball with Ron way back in the 70s. Great guy
Eric and Barbara Anderson
December 6, 2020
To the entire family, may the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. You are in our thoughts and prayers
Warren Pouyer jr.
December 5, 2020
I never had the pleasure of meeting any of the Lindners but they all had a big effect on my youth as well as today.
I learned so much from their teachings of "All things that swim in fresh water." They started a fire inside of me after my first trip to Canada for Smallmouth Bass. I cannot than them enough for all of the years of hard work (and hard Fishing..) they did to make so many of us not only better Fisherman but better Sportsmen and better people. The words thank you seem pale compared to what they did for me.
Wayne Peterson
December 5, 2020
Glad to have been a friend on FaceBook.
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