Linette Lou (Rowin) Martinsen passed away peacefully on December 18, 2023 at Meadowbrook in Black
River Falls, Wisconsin, at the age of 85.
Linette was born on December 2, 1938, to Naman and May (Everson) Rowin in Elroy, Wisconsin where
she grew up with her four sisters, Veda, Wynona, Hazel, and Myrna and brother LaDue.
On June 7 th of 1957, Linette married the love of her life, Erling Martinsen, and together they raised two
children, Scott and Kathleen, and spent 66 wonderful years creating memories and traveling the world.
Linette led a fulfilling life traveling wherever Erling’s Air Force career led them, living in places such as
Tai Pae, Taiwan, England, Turkey and Norway. She dedicated many years as a secretary, primarily on Air
Force Bases. When not working as a secretary, Linette was a devoted homemaker. Outside of her career
and family, Linette found joy in her hobbies, especially deer hunting. Although she didn’t start hunting
until her forties, she was a skilled hunter. Linette was a phenomenal cook, whether in her own kitchen,
at the family cabin, or cooking over a fire, she never failed to create delicious meals for her family.
Always a nature lover, Linette appreciated the beauty in wild animals, especially wolves and eagles. If
you were to visit her and Erling’s home you would see many eagle and wolf statues, figurines, blankets
and other mementos.
Linette leaves behind her beloved husband, Erling Martinsen, her two children; Scott (Lynn) Martinsen,
and Kathleen Holler; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her sisters, Veda Harwood, Wynona Haney, Hazel
Schroeder, Myrna West, and brother LaDue Rowin
A memorial service to celebrate Linette’s life will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in
Black River Falls, Wisconsin, on Friday, December 22nd. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m., followed by a
memorial service at 10:00 a.m. The ceremony will be conducted by Elder Jim Paulley
Linette Lou Martinsen will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all those whose lives she
touched. May her adventurous spirit, kindness, and love continue to inspire us all.
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