Linda Wyoma Dovel, the daughter of Charles and Opal (Headley) Patrick was born July 22, 1933, in Omaha, Nebraska. She passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, May 20, 2019, in Red Oak, Iowa, at the age of 85 years, 9 months and 28 days.

Linda was raised in Omaha and graduated from Omaha South High School. She was united in marriage to John L. Dovel on May 8, 1954, in Omaha, Nebraska. They lived in Omaha until 1957, when they made their home in Red Oak, Iowa. John and Linda purchased Plumb Refrigeration Company and soon changed the name to Dovel Refrigeration, Heating & Air Conditioning. She worked beside John in their business for 50 years. Linda enjoyed quilting and needlepoint. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Red Oak.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John on September 11, 2008; three brothers: Anthony, Oliver and Nathan; two sisters: Hertha Horak and Tresse Tolles and great-grandson, Anthony Appley.

Linda is survived by her four children: Tom (Kimber) Dovel of Omaha, NE, Timothy Dovel of Red Oak, IA, Janice Dovel of Red Oak, IA and Chris (Darla) Dovel of Red Oak, IA; 9 grandchildren: John T. Dovel, Crystal (Miles) Durbin, Darcy Eitzen, Leslie (Austin) Rogers, Jessica (Matt) Boyce, Scott Cisar, Eric (Danielle) Dovel, Sean (Karrie) Dovel and Tyler Dovel; 21 great-grandchildren; and sister, Jody Johnstone of Omaha, NE; sister-in-law, Donna Patrick of Red Oak, IA; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

May God bless her memory and give strength to those who mourn.

Funeral Mass will be held

Saturday, May 25, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.

At St. Mary's Catholic Church, Red Oak, IA

Burial at Utterback Cemetery, south of Riverton, IA at 2:00 p.m.

Father Lazarus Kirigia, Officiating

Visitation with the family on Friday evening, May 24 at Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Memorials may be directed to St. Mary's Catholic Church.

Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.