Linda L. Hertzel
She married Dennis Alexander on June 14, 1970. They were married for 29 years.
She married Robert "Bob" Hertzel in Kaui, Hawaii on July 15, 2004.
She attended Elementary and high school in Marysville, Ks.
Linda graduated from Kansas State University in 1971 with her bachelor's degree and in 1972 with her master's degree. In 1986, she graduated from the University of Lincoln with her PhD.
She started the Fashion Merchandising program at Southeast Community College in Lincoln before becoming a Professor at Kansas State University. She then went on to become the Vice President of Manhattan Area Technical College. From there she retired.
Linda was proud of her education but was the proudest of her family. She loved to brag on her children and their families. She most loved talking to everyone about her grand and great grandchildren. She loved hearing about their life and seeing new pictures.
She was a fashionista. She loved collecting jewelry and gemstones. She was an artist at heart taking several art classes to learn how to paint with ink, watercolors, acrylics and oil-based paints.
She recently lived in Manhattan, Ks for over 20 years before moving to Garden City, Ks to be closer to her family.
She is survived by her sons, Matthew Alexander (Shanna), Lakin, KS, Ryan Alexander (Vanessa), Scottsdale, AZ. Her stepchildren Pat Hertzel (Krista) of St. Louis, MO, Tim Hertzel (Rebecca) of Wichita, KS, and Danielle Hertzel of Minnesota. She has 3 grandchildren, Kirsti Dewey (Owen) of Syracuse, Nebraska; Kaycee Leavitt (Jae) of Newton, Ks, Carson Alexander of Douglass, NE. and 10 step-grandchildren, Aidan Unruh and Asiah, Jolei, Mallory, Alexandria, Noah, Jesse, Leila, Chase and Cole Hertzel. She has 2 great grandchildren, Harper and Hudson Dewey. Linda is preceded in death by her husband Robert and her parents.
Following Linda's wishes, no viewing or funeral will be held. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, Evergreen Home Cemetery in Beatrice, NE, with Pastor Gary Grinvalds officiating. Condolences may be given at garnandfuneralhomes.com.