Linda B. Gesling
May 20, 2016
Linda B. Gesling, 74, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2016, at her home. Linda was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 31, 1941, to Winifred (Morris) and Richard Bland, Sr.
Linda was formerly married to Robert H. Daut. She was later married to Tommy C. Gesling of Columbus Junction, IA. She was a charter member of St. Aidan’s Anglican Church in Des Moines. Linda was also a proud member of Alcoholics Anonymous and accomplished 35 years of sobriety in the program.
Being a mother was one of the things Linda enjoyed most in life. She was devoted to her family and her pets. She loved watching sports and enjoyed needlepoint crafts.
Linda is survived by her children, Alan Daut of Altoona, IA, Karen Daut of Altoona, IA, and Janice Daut (fiancé Ilmar Klaussen) of Hoboken, NJ; siblings, Stephanie (Dale) Hoscheit of Bethesda, MD, Kathie Bland of Mathis, TX, and Rick (Ella) Bland of West Linn, OR; nieces and nephews, Susan, Ann, James, Cermak, and Richard; and many friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, Tommy.
Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, May 23, 2016, at Hamilton’s Altoona Funeral Home, 105 4th Street SW, Altoona, Iowa. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St. Aidan’s Anglican Church, 4911 Meredith Drive, Des Moines, by Father Bradford Johnson at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 24, 2016. Burial will take place at 1:30 p.m. at Altoona cemetery the same day.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Taylor House Hospice or St. Aidan’s Anglican Church.
Online condolences may be made at
www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com
Rosie and Jean
05/23/2016
We had some really great times when Linda came down to Mathis, TX to visit. She is in our thoughts and in our prayers.
Julie Grisham
05/23/2016
Blessed to have met and gotten to know Linda during her trips to visit family here in Texas. I know that she loved her family dearly, especially her children. My thoughts and prayers are with her family -- May your memories, love, and faith sustain you all during this time.
Maxine Simmons Chisholm
05/23/2016
I went to High School with Linda. She visited me one time in Laramie ,Wyoming years ago but we never stayed in touch. I remember her smile and her energy ... she was very memorable even after all these years.
Thomas Elfering
05/21/2016
HEY HON,
REST IN PEACE.
LOVE YA.
TOM.