William “Bill” Linder, 71 peacefully passed away on April 9, 2025, at his home in Sidney, Montana.

Bill was born on June 3, 1953, in Plentywood, Montana to Marvin and Marion Linder. He moved with his family to Sidney when he was 9 years old and spent the rest of his life here. Bill joined the Army and spent 6 years serving in Korea.

Bill’s favorite place to be was on a ballfield or in the kitchen making far too many popcorn balls. He was an active member of the Montana High School Association (MOA) for twenty-seven years, umpiring both baseball and softball. During his off season, he could be found at Ribbon & Rail working on the many model train displays he helped design, build, and operate.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents Marvin and Marion, and brother Bruce. He is survived by son, Ken (Ashley) Linder; daughter Amara (Jon Grabowski); sister Carla (Tom Verhasselt); nieces Jeni Verhasselt and Mandy Ingold; and nephews Andy (Haley) Verhasselt, Tim (Kathleen) Linder. and Steve (Kelly) Linder. Bill was the proud grandpa to KJ (Kenneth James) and Lawson and uncle to numerous great nieces and nephews.