Linda Jene Wenzler, 66, of Sweet Home passed away December 16, 2023. She was born January 17, 1957 to Eugene Ralph Sr. and Vineta Evelyn (Milburn) Richards in Rosewell, California.

Linda has lived in Sacramento, CA, Corvallis, OR, Roswell, NM and moved to Sweet Home in 2014.

She was a stay at home mom and homemaker for nearly all of her life. She worked in a variety of jobs throughout her life, but her proudest job was helping adult learners obtain their GED. After her children left home, she began jewelry making and developing her art.

Linda enjoyed Native American art, collecting stones, making jewelry, cooking, country music, and spending time with her dogs.

She is survived by daughter Cassparina Breen of Templeton, MA, son Cap Hayes of Greensboro, NC, and three grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband Harold Wenzler (2021), brother Eugene Richards (2015).

Memorial service will be 11 am Saturday, January 6th at Sweet Home Funeral Chapel. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements www.sweethomefuneral.com.