Jerry Linder, age 75 of Auburn, formerly of Washington and Colorado, was born in Denver, Colorado on March 1, 1937 and passed away in Opelika on April 17, 2012 at East Alabama Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Tori Linder; daughters, Debus Frey, Sharon Linder, and Liz Marquez and husband Dana; son, Rodney Linder; six grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. Mr. Linder was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, friend and mentor; and will be missed by all. War Eagle! In lieu of flowers, should friends desire, contributions may be sent to "Food Bank of East Alabama" at www.foodbankofeastalabama.com or "Feeding America" at www.feedingamerica.org. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel at Fredericks Funeral Home, with Brother Chett Williams officiating.