Linda Lou Besler passed away on August 7, 2022 in Albuquerque, NM.

Linda Lou Besler was born on May 20, 1951, in Hettinger, ND to Alfred and Nora Heupel. She grew up on the farm near Bison and attended school in Bison. She was married to Richard Besler on May 31, 1969. They started their life together on the Wayne Besler Ranch and later lived in various locations.

Linda and Richard were both employed at the State Hospital in Custer, SD.  Later Linda moved to Lander, WY where she worked until her retirement. Linda was dedicated to her patients giving them love and the best of care. Upon retiring, she moved to Grants, NM where she spent the last 10 years of her life.

While growing up, Linda loved to work outside on the farm. She loved gospel music, coloring, and most of all her siblings. She always had a very difficult time when it came to good-byes and now, she is in that place where there are no more good-byes.

Surviving family members include: 3 brothers and their wives: Alfred and Judy Heupel, Culbertson, MT; Leonard and Janice Heupel, Hettinger, ND; Lester and Cleita Heupel, Dodge City, KS; and 4 sisters and 1 brother-in-law: Alyce Hurst, Minneola, KS; Margie Kvanvig, Rapid City, SD; Diane and Terry Brown, Grants, NM; and Debbie Heupel, Denham Springs, LA. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews as well as great nieces and nephews.

Linda was preceded in death by her father, Alfred Heupel; her mother, Nora Heupel; brothers, Alvin, Raymond, Norman and Ronnie and her sister Lorraine Pace.

Linda will be greatly missed and will always have a special place in our hearts.

The Graveside Service of Remembrance will be held at 11:00am Saturday, September 3, 2022 at the Bison Cemetery in Bison, SD with Pastor Brian Brown, officiating.

A gathering and lunch will be held at the Grace Bible Fellowship in Bison.