Jeffrey ‘Jeff’ A. Vanderlinden

Jeff was born on July 19, 1957, in Milwaukee, Wis., 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.

In accordance with Jeff’s wishes, no services will be held. To offer online condolences, please visit www.skradskifuneralhomes.com. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Vanderlinden family.