Jeffrey “Jeff” A. Vanderlinden, age 66, of Gladstone, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba.
Jeff was born on July 19, 1957, in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Richard and Alma (Rajala) Vanderlinden. Jeff was raised in Gladstone and was a graduate of Gladstone High School. Following high school, Jeff served in the United States Army until his honorable discharge. He worked for most of his life in construction, first for the railroad and then for L&H Utility Contractors until his retirement. Jeff also was a die-hard Green Bay Packer and Detroit Red Wings fan. He also enjoyed golfing and was a longtime member of the Gladstone Golf Course.
Jeff is survived by his step-dad Steven Belanger; siblings Tim (Mary) Vanderlinden, Richard (Kathy) Vanderlinden, and Ken (Debbie) Vanderlinden; nieces and nephews Kyle Vanderlinden, Jason Rudden, Kelsey Rudden, Zack Vanderlinden, Nicole Vanderlinden, Skylar Vanderlinden, Trenton Vanderlinden, and Stephen Vanderlinden; and brother-in-law Gary Rudden.
Jeff was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Alma, as well as his sister Tina Rudden.
Steve Towns - Guntersville, Al
So sorry to hear of Amos passing. You will be missed by many, my friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Vanderlinden family!
Sherry Johnson - Gladstone, MI
Sorry to hear about Jeff. My prayers for the family. Sherry (Vanderlinden) Johnson
R.Murchie - Gladstone, MI
My brother, your time on this Earth was too short, but you were straight up all the time, fun to be around and despite your Packer allegiance I still was proud to have called you a friend. Godspeed Amos.
Sue Bernard - Gladstone, MI
So sorry to hear this my condolences to your family. Amos was one that always made you smile when you saw him. Hey can I have my sweatshirt back now!!! Rest in peace Amos!
Janet Labre Bruno - Gladstone, MI
A good man gone too soon. Rest in Peace sir. My condolences to the family.
Julie Olsen - Niagara, WI
Our deepest sympathies to the family on Amos’ passing. He was a hard worker, great employee and a good man (even though we threatened him many times for not answering his cell!). Our prayers are with the Vanderlinden family. ~Bob, Sandy & Paul Hedmark and Julie Olsen (L&H Utility Contractors)