Linda Burtzel

Linda Burtzel, 75, Two Harbors, died Saturday, July 30, 2022 at home surrounded by her family.

Linda was born December 7, 1946 to William and Isabelle (Atkins) Bangsund in Two Harbors, where she grew up and graduated from high school. After her marriage to Joseph Burtzel on January 23, 1965, they lived in Illinois for a short time, before returning to Two Harbors. Linda was a homemaker through the years and after her children grew, she was employed as a CNA for Benedictine Health, and later Sunrise on Superior until her retirement.

Her greatest joy was caring for her children, grandchildren and later her great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed traveling with her family, and electronic games on her tablet.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Donna Muellerleile; brothers, John, James, Billie and Robert; and a daughter, Belinda Lee.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Joe; a daughter, Leslie (Terry Graton) Burtzel; a son; Joseph (Carena) Burtzel Jr.; grandchildren, Abbi (Travis) Johnson, Lucas Johnson, Ashley and Steven Graton, Rieley and Jordan Burtzel; 10 great-grandchildren; and a sister Nancy (Ted) Carter.

A private Celebration of Life will be held.