Obituary: Linda Sue Travis, 69

Linda Sue Travis, 69, Whitewater, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at the Mercy Hospital in Lake Geneva, WI.

Linda was born on June 30, 1953 in Fort Atkinson to Erwin and Jeanette (Moyer) Travis.  She graduated from Whitewater High School in 1971 and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from UW-Whitewater.  Linda worked for the Salem School District as a middle school teacher for 27 years.  She enjoyed gardening and travel when she could.  Linda was a lifelong Grange member and spent years of service at the Twin Oaks homeless shelter giving back to the community she loved.

She is survived by her brother Neal Travis, Whitewater; nieces and nephews Nathan Travis, Rachel Travis, Trent Travis, Chad Loomis and Shane Loomis; friend, Scott Cannon.  She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Louise Loomis and Joan Travis.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, May 22, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Nitardy Funeral Home, 550 N. Newcomb St., Whitewater, WI 53190.  Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the service.  A private burial will be held in the South Koshkonong Union Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society in Linda’s name.

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