Deanna "Dee" T. Linneman

Deanna "Dee" T. Linneman

Deanna "Dee" T. Linneman, 47, Emerado, ND passed away Thursday, September 6, 2012 in Kindred Hospital, Fargo, ND due to complications from a traumatic brain injury she suffered on June 12, 2012.

Deanna Trisha Cooper was born on June 24, 1965 the daughter of John and Mary (White) Cooper in Alexandria, VA. She grew up in East Syracuse, NY and graduated form high school there. Dee married Joel Linneman on February 19, 1999 in Grafton, ND and made their home in Emerado, ND. Dee was employed at the Grand Forks Air Force Base holding multiple positions for many years. Presently she was employed at Altru Cancer Center, Grand Forks.

Dee was involved in politics in her community, a member of the NRA, lover of Rock and Roll and never missed a concert. She supported the Syracuse Orangeman team and the UND Fighting SIOUX. She loved to bake and cook in her spare time. Her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her sons, Christopher and Tyler and grandson, Spencer.

She is survived by her husband, Joel; sons, Chris Thielke and Tyler Linneman both of Emerado, ND; a grandson, Spencer; her mother, Mary Cooper, East Syracuse, NY; a sister, Denise (V.J.) Dinicola, Hastings, NY; brothers, Dennis(Judy) Cooper, Fulton, NY and Douglas Cooper, Fabius, NY; a niece, Julie; nephews, Ryan Dinicola, Gregg, Aaron and Alex Cooper.

She was preceded in death by her father, John and her maternal and paternal grandparents.

Dee leaves many friends from New York, work, the Linneman siblings and spouses, and her friends from the Emerado community.

In lieu of flowers please make contributions to the charity of your choice or Altru Cancer Center, PO Box 6002, Grand Forks, ND 58206-6002.

Memorial Liturgy: A celebration of Dee's life will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 12, 2012 in Gregory J. Norman - Norman Funeral Home, 2950 S. Washington St., Grand Forks, ND.

Family Greeting: 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday with a 7:00 p.m. vigil service at he funeral home.

Interment: Emerado Cemetery, Emerado, ND.

The online memorial registry may be signed at www.normanfuneral.com

(Gregory J. Norman-Norman Funeral Home, So.Washington St.)

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