Will H. Linder
Born: July 31st, 1874
Died: January 22nd, 1913
Obituary
At an Early Hour Son of W.L. Linder, the injured merchant, passes away at hospital. Is a victim of pneumonia. Tragedy Involving His father Aggravated Disease and Brought on Fatal Termination.
William H. Linder, the only son of W.L. Linder, passed away at Burlington hospital at 1:35 o'clock this morning; a victim of pneumonia, undoubtedly aggravated by the horror of the murderess assault upon his father a week ago. He has been in poor health for some time, but was able to be at his work. At the time of the assault on his father he arose from his sick bed at 2:15 a.m. and hurried down to the scene of the tragedy. The excitement and horror of the affair proved too much for him, and on the following Thursday he was taken to Burlington hospital very ill with pneumonia. Since being taken to the hospital, young Linder has been ina critical condition, and the gravest fears were entertained concerning his chances on life. The physicians believed he had a fighting chance and every effort had been made to make the battle a winning one. Shortly after midnight, Mr. Linder suffered a relapse and remained in an unconscious condition until death overtook him. William H. Linder was born and raised in Burlington and had spent the greater part of his life in this city. During the time his father, W.L. Linder, was engaged in the clothing business the son worked as a clerk in the store. After this business had been discontinued he went to Ottumwa, where he secured employment with the Burlington routs supply department. After a short time he returned to this city and has since been employed by the railway company here in the storehouse first at West Burlington and later as night clerk in the local storehouse. He was a steady worker, popular with his fellow employees, who will mourn his untimely death. Mr. Linder is survived by the widow formerly Miss Sadie Duffy, of this city, and his father, W.L. Linder, who lies in a critical condition at the Burlington hospital suffering from terrible wounds in the neck supposed to have been given him by the late Charles El Caesar.