LINDA FAYE IRRGANG
Linda Faye Irrgang, 70, of Brownsville, went home to be with the Lord on November 22, 2020, at Maple Park Village in Westfield, where she had been a resident for two days.
She was born April 19, 1950, to Raymond and Eileen Wamsley Irrgang. A native of Fayette County, she grew up on a farm, attended Dunlapsville Grade School and graduated from Short High School in May, 1968.
Linda joined the United States Air Force in November, 1968, during the Vietnam Era. Out of tech school, she was stationed at Naha AFB Okinawa and was awarded with Top Airman of Squadron and Base.
She was honorably discharged August 1973, having earned the rank of Sergeant, working as a physical therapy technician. She then went on to earn an associate’s degree in arts with high honors from Clark County Community College in Las Vegas, Nevada in May, 1981. She received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska in May, 1984, and from the University of the State of New York, Regents College, in September of 1984.
Linda worked as an activities assistant and then as an activities director at Lincoln Center from 1989 to 1993. She was then the activities director at Heritage House for more than years until her retirement. She greatly enjoyed her work with the residents.
In her leisure, Linda enjoyed playing canasta, working Sudoku puzzles, and working in the yard and garden with her mother.
Linda was a member of the Springersville Christian Church and enjoyed teaching the adult Sunday school class for many years. She loved “making a joyful noise unto the Lord” whenever and wherever she could.
Survivors include her mother, Eileen Irrgang; her daughter, Audrianna Irrgang; a brother, Ray (Charlene) Irrgang; and a sister, Brenda (Claude) Hoke. She is also blessed with grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
A private funeral service for family only will be conducted at 1 p.m., on Saturday, November 28, 2020, at Miller, Moster, Robbins, and a live stream of the service will be available at millermosterrobbins.com at that time. Reverend Rodney Barbee will officiate the service. Burial will follow in Big Cedar Cemetery, Brookville, Indiana, and military honors will be conducted by the Fayette County Veterans Council.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in care of Miller, Moster, Robbins, 1704 Grand Avenue, Connersville, to the Springersville Christian Church.