Brett Lindner

Age 64 of Coal City, Illinois, died Sunday, September 12, 2022 at his home surrounded by family.

Born May 31, 1958 in Morris, Illinois, Brett Arthur is a son of Lois Margaret (nee Weber) Wharrie of Coal City and the late Jack Edward Lindner. He was raised in Wilmington and Braidwood and worked many years for Chicago Aerosol.

Brett loved music and enjoyed playing the guitar. Some of his favorite pastimes were playing bags, watching both NASCAR and football, and being outdoors.  Brett took pleasure in planting his garden and tending to the yard. He will most be remembered for his personable demeanor and cherished his time hanging out with his friends.

Survivors include his mother, Lois Wharrie; children: James Lindner (Tess) of Diamond and Kyle (Nicole) Lindner of Morris; his long-time companion and life partner, Annette Brassard and her children, Tim (Jenn) Haake, Stephanie (Brandon) Clubb and Jennifer McPherson; (25) grandchildren; five siblings: David (Martha) Lindner of Kentucky, Michael Lindner of Coal City, Jamie (Scott) Allen of Wilmington, Laurie Keasler of Joliet and Beth Lindner of Romeoville, and one sister-in-law, Donna Millenbine of Mill Shoals, Illinois, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Brett was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents; father, Jack Lindner; two brothers, Larry Lindner and Warren James Lindner in infancy; one son, Nathan Lindner and his step-father, Milton “Mutt” Wharrie.

The family will receive friends for a visitation at Reeves Funeral Home, 75 North Broadway (one block north of Illinois Route 113) in Coal City on Saturday, September 17, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. until time of funeral service 3:00 p.m. Rev. Dr. Roy Backus will officiate, and cremation rites will be accorded at the conclusion of the services.

Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Brett’s memory to the family for their distribution.

Family and friends are encouraged to log onto www.ReevesFuneral.com to sign the guest book, upload photographs and share Brett’s memorial page online through social media.

Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Reeves Funeral Homes, Ltd. in Coal City. (815-634-2125)