Linda K. Wakefield

Janesville - Linda Katherine Wakefield (nee Van Galder), age 73, of Brodhead, WI passed away on Monday, November 7th, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Janesville, Wisconsin.

Linda was a graduate of Milton High School in the class of 1967 and attended Northland College in her youth. She was an employee of Dean Medical for many years, a Hunter Safety instructor for the State of Wisconsin, and was closely involved in the Rock County 4-H Horse Project. Linda participated in the Bicentennial Wagon Train from Fort Atkinson to Philadelphia in 1976. Linda was truly generous and loved children.

Linda is survived by her husband, Gale Wakefield; two children, Amanda Goke and Sam Wakefield; six grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her siblings, Charlie Van Galder and Susan Barry (nee Van Galder).

She is preceded by her parents, John D. Van Galder and Betty Joy Van Galder (nee Hoops).

A celebration of her life will be privately held on June 10th, 2023.

All Faiths Funeral and Cremation Services

Janesville, Wisconsin

(608) 754-8700