LINDA CRAIN

Linda Crain

August 6, 1955-October 18, 2021

Linda Crain, age 66, wife of Pat, of Franklin, MN passed away Monday, October 18, 2021, at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, MN.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, October 26, 2021, 11:00 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Fairfax, MN. Visitation will be Monday, October 25, 2021, from 4-7 p.m.. at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church and will continue one hour prior to the service.

Linda Ann Crain was born on August 6, 1955, in Sleepy Eye, MN. She was the daughter of Andrew and Delores (Timm) Frank. Linda was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth, both at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Fairfax. She received her education in Fairfax and was a graduate of the Fairfax High School Class of 1973.

On October 8, 1977, Linda was united in marriage to Patrick Crain at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Fairfax. After their marriage, the couple resided in Franklin. This union was blessed with two sons, Adam and Tyler.

Linda’s life career was at 3M in New Ulm, MN, for nearly 40 years. Linda and Pat shared 44 years of marriage.

She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Franklin.

Linda enjoyed watching the Minnesota Vikings, driving her Jeep, and horseback riding in her younger years. She cherished the time she spent with her family, especially her granddaughter, Piper.

Linda is survived by her husband, Patrick Crain of Franklin, MN; sons, Adam Crain and his wife, Melanie of Jordan, MN, and Tyler Crain of Franklin, MN; granddaughter, Piper Crain; sister, Judy Lanus of Kensington, MN; brothers, Jim Frank of Fairfax, MN, and Ken Frank and his wife, Loretta of Fairfax, MN; sister-in-law, Brenda Frank of Fairfax, MN; mother-in-law, Cathy Crain of Redwood Falls, MN; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Delores Frank; brothers, Curt Frank and Donald Frank; brother-in-law, Larry Lanus; father-in-law, John “Jack” Crain.

Arrangements by Hauser-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Fairfax, Minnesota. Online obituaries and guest book available at www.hantge.com