John Lawrence Linder

John Lawrence Linder, age 92, passed away peacefully at a local medical facility Friday, April 12, 2024. John was born on March 28, 1932, in West Chester, Pennsylvania, to George and Clara (Bennett) Linder. He was a graduate of West Chester High School. After high school he enlisted in the Airforce for four years. When his military service was over, he received his master’s degree in engineering from New Mexico State University. He was an employee at the Physical Science Laboratory at NMSU until his retirement. John is survived by his wife of 68 years, Natalia. He is also survived by his daughter Elena Goret, husband Clay, and granddaughter Emily Goret, his son John E. Linder, wife Kim, and granddaughters Jessie Parkins (Austin) and Hannah Linder. John was proceeded in his death by his parents and his brother George. John will be missed but will continue to live on in the hearts of his wife, children, grandchildren, and extended family.