Linda Sue Reichert, 76, of Wooster died on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at Burbank Parke in Burbank.
She was born October 13, 1949 in Lodi to John and Bonnie Boatner Crumley. On May 10, 1969, she married Donavon “Don” Reichert. He survives.
Linda had been a homemaker, a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church and had been a 4-H advisor for over 23 years. While raising sheep, Linda acted a midwife to the ewes when they were lambing. She taught herself to spin wool into yarn so she could knit, a skill she learned in High School. Linda was the past president of the Wooster area Sheep Improvement Association and co-secretary/treasurer of the Ohio Corriedale Club with her husband for 25 years.
Linda started the Great Lakes Fiber Show in 1996 with fewer than ten vendors in one building at the Wayne County Fairgrounds over a Memorial Day weekend. In 2016, when she handed the show over to another group there were over 100 vendors in five buildings plus several workshops.
Along with her interest in sheep and spinning wool fiber, she was a beekeeper and a former member of the Tri-County Beekeepers Association. Linda was also a six-gallon blood donor with the Red Cross.
Along with her husband, she is survived by her children Donavon “DJ” (Lisa) Reichert and Lynnessa (Ray) Casto both of Wooster; grandchildren Keynan (Jessica) Jones, Austin (Hannah) Howman, Gwynneth (Kym) Moore, Taylor Howman, Brandon (Cassie) Casto; great grandchild Hadley Jo Howman; brothers Leslie (Liz) Crumley of Burbank and Jan Crumley of Kent; and several nieces and nephews.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Jeanne Neff.
The family would like to thank the Burbank Parke Care Center and Nivalis Hospice.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM at McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster with Chaplain Jill Bleisath officiating. Private interment will be at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Seville.
Friends will be received on Tuesday from 11:00 AM until the time of service at the funeral home.
Contributions may be directed to St. Peter Lutheran Church, 9451 Ashland Rd., Wooster, OH 44691.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Linda. She was such a good person and kind. She will be missed.
Such a talented and kind woman we will miss. We enjoyed working with her with sheep at the fair.
Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. There were many treasured memories shared with Linda during her stay at Burbank Park. May each of you also have great memories that you will forever cherish.
Don, my sincere sympathy to you and your family. I will pray for you in this time of sorrow hoping you will feel strength when you need it most.
Your friend Cindy, from Gerber Feed
Don, Lynessa, and family,
Our sincere sympathy in the passing of Mrs. Reichert.
Don & Family:
My sincere condoles to you for the loss of the GREAT LINDA!!
She & I were such great friends at NWS, and her sis, Jeannie was in my
class.
Linda ALWAYS keep my informed about her sis, and her Great Mom, as well.
The last time we talked or close to pone of the last times she CONSOLED me as she knew
she would be leaving this earth, but is now with her parents (and Jeannie).
Linda liked to kid me that I had a “Crush” on Jeannie until she
to was relieved of her ailments!
GODS love TO all the family!!
jIM APPLEMAN
We are so sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. We have so many fond memories of our time together at St Peter’s, at Chester Elementary, and Wayne Co Fair. We always looked forward to catching up with her during the Wayne County Fair when we still lived in Ohio.
DJ and Lisa. So very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. As time goes on you will remember the good times and special ones. God bless.
So sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. We had many good years working at Panda Playshool and visiting at the fair and Veteran gatherings. She will be missed! My prayers are with you Don Lynessa and Donavan