Hugh Linnemann
May 18, 1942 ~ May 24, 2026
Born in:
Villa Park, Illinois
Resided in:
Vienna, Virginia
Hugh Linnemann Obituary
Hugh Karl Linnemann, died on May 24,2026. He was born on May 18, 1942 in Villa Park, Illinois. He is survived by his wife Noreen L. Linemann, a daughter Lori Obernberger and her husband Joseph Obernberger. He also had two sisters-in-laws, Nancy Linemann and Valerie Linemann. He was preceded in death by his parents Karl and Marian Linemann, two brothers Ronald and Wayne, and a sister Mary Ann Anderson.
Hugh was a graduate of Michigan State University and The University of Nebraska.
Hugh was a veteran and served for 20 years in the United States Air Force. He retired with the rank of Major. During his service he spent one year in Vietnam as well as a number of other locations to include Texas, Washington, Colorado, Nebraska and Virginia. Ten of his years he spent as a professional meteorologist.
He is a recipient of the United States Bronze Star medal.
After his military service Hugh retired in Northern Virginia and worked for over 20 years for several contractors on Federal Government contracts as either a project manager or a systems integrator. He concluded his working life with a period of about six years as a tour guide in the Washington DC area.
Hugh was also an active member of St Mark’s Lutheran Church for over 40 years serving on the Council, Finance Committee and Personnel Committee. He also sang tenor in the church choir. He was also a dedicated volunteer at The Lamb Center.
He was active in his community. He held several offices to include president of his homeowner’s association.
Hugh’s happy and jovial personality will be missed by all who knew him.
Services
Memorial Service: June 27, 2026 11:00 am
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
5800 Backlick Rd
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 451-4331
Reception :
Room: Fellowship Hall (After Service)
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
5800 Backlick Rd
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 451-4331
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Beta Delta Chapter members join in expressing heartfelt sympathy to all who knew and loved Hugh. He and Noreen were devoted to their church and community and to the Lamb Center where they continued to volunteer year after year. Noreen was a founding member and past president of our chapter. Members celebrated the chapter’s fiftieth anniversary in 2020 in the Linnemann’s lovely garden. Noreen shared her flower arranging skill with us and provided many arrangements for special occasions.