Connie Adair Linnett was born on June 20, 1958, to Robert and Marjorie (Cleaveland) Linnett in Tyler, Minnesota. She was raised and attended school in the Tyler area, graduating in 1975. She furthered her education at Southwest State University in Marshall, Minnesota where she earned her degree. Connie then began a dedicated career of over 40 years with the United States Postal Service in Marshall and later Burnsville, Minnesota. On Sunday, August 2, 2020, Connie passed away at the Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville at the age of 62 years, one month and 13 days.
Connie was an avid fan of the Minnesota Twins and enjoyed attending their games. She especially loved watching outdoor baseball in the summertime. She also loved to fish and travel by train. Her father, Robert had gifted her some snowshoes a few years ago which she loved going out and using. Connie was a kind, thoughtful, caring, and selfless person. She had a gentle heart. Connie always wanted the best for others and worked to make other people feel special. She never missed a milestone in her loved one’s lives and was always there to build them up. Connie saw the good qualities in people. She loved her family deeply and truly adored her nieces, nephews, and cats. She will be greatly missed.
Connie is remembered by her father, Robert Linnett of Tyler; siblings, Ranae (Dave) Humpal of Indianapolis, Indiana, Russell (Cheryl) Linnett of Goodhue, Minnesota, Janelle (Larry) Propp of West Fargo, North Dakota; nephews, Daniel Humpal, Kyle (Marrissa) Linnett, Jason (Jenny) Linnett, and Adam Linnett (Mallory); great-nephew, Liam Robert Linnett; and great-niece, Lorelei Linnett. She was preceded in death by her mother, Marjorie; and her beloved cats, Ariel, Number One, and Number Two.
