Linda L. Petri

Age 78, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025.

Linda was born on June 25, 1947 in St. Paul, MN to Ardyce Molitor and Frank Van Horn.  She was the eldest of 4 children, twin sister Mary (who passed shortly after birth), sister, Judy, and brother, Steve. Linda grew up in St. Paul, MN and attended Johnson High School. She went on to college and became an elementary teacher.  In later years, she chose a new path and worked as a social worker, and then became a grant writer for Ramsey County. She had a passion for reading, art and word finds.  She was also an avid animal lover and had taken in several cats and dogs over the years.  Linda was a lifelong learner and was a great listener. She always had a smile, loved to tell a funny joke she had just heard, and had a glimmer in her eye that made you wonder what she was up to.  She would always say, "Don’t do anything I wouldn’t do” with a sheepish grin.  Linda never had children of her own, but she cherished her friends and family.  She also enjoyed her occasional Cabernet. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

Preceded in death by parents, Ardyce Molitor & Frank (Marie) Van Horn; aunt, Patricia Stumpf; brother, Steven (Lucy) Van Horn; sister, Judy Davidson; and infant twin sister, Mary Van Horn.

Survived by uncle, Charles Stumpf; cousins, Alan Stumpf, Jeff Stumpf, Chuck Stumpf; nieces & nephews, Nikki (Anthony) Carter, Ben (Rishelle) Davidson, Andrew (Jennifer) Van Horn, Christine Van Horn, Valerie (Ben) Michaletz; and many great nieces & nephews.

Services will be private. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).

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