Linda J Zillges' Obituary
Linda J. Zillges, age 64, of Oshkosh, passed away at her home on August 10, 2017 surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on March 14, 1953 to Robert and Marjorie Wildish. She graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1971. In July 1988, Linda completed the Certified Financial Planner Professional Education Program through the College for Financial Planning, Denver, CO. Linda had a 40 year career in the banking business. Her career started in high school as a secretary for Oshkosh National Bank and she later became a teller. Then she moved to Green Bay and worked for Kellogg Bank, which later became Associated Bank, for 28 years. She ended her career with Baylake Bank. The majority of her banking career was in bank management. She worked her way up to Vice President status. Linda married Tom Zillges on September 18, 2008.
She is survived by and her memory will be cherished by her husband, Tom Zillges; step-son, Tim (Anne) Zillges, step-daughter, Amy (Robert) Davies; sisters, Sharon Merryfield, Janice (LeRoy) Behlman, Patti (Mark) Griese, Diane (Mark) Pendergast; brother, Allen (Denise) Wildish; grandson, Cody (Matty) Embs, step grandchildren, Hunter and Lillie Rosendahl, Megan, Maria, Brooke and Melanie Zillges. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, both sets of grandparents; her brother, Randy Wildish and her son Shawn Embs.
Funeral services for Linda will be held on Sunday, August 13, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. in Lord of The Lakes Church, 6090 Harbour S. Drive in Winneconne, WI. A time of visitation and support will be held at the church on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers please, memorials in her name may be made to the Boy's and Girl's Club of Oshkosh. The family would like to extend a thank you to Dr. Karen Gremminger and the nursing staff of Fox Valley Hematology and Oncology of Oshkosh for the compassionate care that was extended to Linda and her family.
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