Linda Kay Schmidt (Graffunder), age 76 of Delano, passed away on November 5, 2024. She was born on November 13, 1947, to Wally and Midge (Schultz) Graffunder in Edina, Minnesota.

Linda was a secretary for the West Hennepin Police Department for many years before moving to Peoria, Arizona in 1993.  In Arizona, Linda was the Business Administrator for the American Lutheran Church in Sun City.  She later returned to Minnesota after the passing of her husband Harold to be near her grandchildren and family.

She is preceded in death by her husband Harold; parents; Walter & Margaret Graffunder.

Linda is survived by her children Troy (Amy), Kim (Reiko); grandchildren Cole, Kali and Landon.

A celebration of life will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at the Highlands Church in Delano, Minnesota. A gathering of family and friends will be held prior from 10-11 AM. Private family inurnment at a later date in Greenwood Cemetery, Plainview, Minnesota.