Goodland resident and former St. Francis resident Linfred Eugene Lyle Oster, 69, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Goodland on March 17, 2019.

Lin was born on November 13, 1949 in St. Francis, KS to Lyle Willard and Edna Gertrude Elizabeth (Walter) Oster. He was one of two children. He grew up and attended school in St. Francis, graduating from St. Francis Community High School in 1967.

Lin worked for several different construction companies throughout his life. He worked for Rhoads Construction in Goodland helping lay bricks at Central and West Elementary Schools. He was also an avid gardener and enjoyed growing many different plants and vegetables.

He was a member of the First Christian Church in Goodland, and was a former member of the Jaycees and Lions Club.

Lin was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his sister Gloria (Jesse) McWilliams of Hill City, KS, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services for Lin will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at 10:30 AM MT at the First Christian Church in Goodland with Pastor Doug Amend officiating.

Memorial contributions may be designated to the Linfred Oster Memorial Fund and may be sent to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

Online condolences may be left at www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com.

Services are entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.