Eleanor M. Lintner

An extraordinary person, Eleanor M. Lintner, passed into the loving memories of her family on July 10, 2007 after an extended illness. Born to Samuel and Edith (Dee Dee) Lucas on November 11, 1925, Eleanor spent her early childhood in Sulphur Springs, Florida. This had once been a swampy, heavily forested area by the Hillsboro River new Tampa. Stories told by her brother, the later Howard Lucas, of his “tomboy” sister and their adventures playing in areas with snakes, alligators, sinkholes and quicksand would easily qualify as any parent�(TM)s worst nightmare. As Howard always said, “Better our parents never knew!”

In her early teens, Eleanor moved with her family to Washington, DC. In addition to achieving nearly all A�(TM)s in high school, she developed her athletic abilities, winning recognition and awards in gymnastic competition. She also performed in many school plays and musicals. In her mid teens, a gifted voice and mature stage presence resulted in a unique opportunity to sing at the National Cathedral. Her parents were both amazed and proud of their daughter.

In 1940, Eleanor moved with her family to Dearborn, Michigan. It was there she met the love of her life, her future husband, Robert (Bob) Lintner. They were married in 1945 after Bob completed his World War II military service. In spite of the challenges of wife, mother to four children and round-the-clock care of her aging mother, Eleanor found the time and energy to start an antiques business. It was the beginning of an adventure that broadened the lives of her children, amazed her husband and gave her great joy. Her wealth of knowledge and ability to find the unique or rare at countless auctions made her, to many of her contemporaries, almost a legendary figure.

When her husband died in 1983, Eleanor expanded her role as family protector and counselor. She also continued to grow her antiques business. Two of her sons joined her in partnership. She remained as remarkable, energetic and unshakable as ever.

Eleanor was a rare and exceptional lady. She conveyed a value system to her children that stressed doing what was right - as opposed to just convenient or easy. She did this by setting a good example with hard work and little complaint. Eleanor loved her family, friends, country and the adventure of life seeking the yet to be discovered antique treasure. Perhaps most of all she exhibited a profound level of personal integrity that stressed a �~good name�(TM) in the community as the most cherished possession.

Because she never complained in life, even during her last very difficult months, it is appropriate that there be no complaint that she left us too soon. Instead, celebrate the memory of a truly remarkable woman. Eleanor is survived by her four children: Terrance (Kamelia) Lintner of New Philadelphia; Richard (Peggy) Lintner of Kansas City, KS; Russel (fiancée Kathy Bovard) Lintner of Dover; and Leigh (Greg) Cooper of Charleston, SC.; extended families and many dear friends.

A funeral service celebrating Eleanor�(TM)s life will be held Saturday, July 14, at 10:30 a.m. in the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory, Dover, with Pastor David Koch officiating. Interment will be in Gnadenhutten�(TM)s Clay Union Cemetery. Friends may call in the funeral home on Friday from 6-8pm.

Those unable to attend or wishing to share a fond memory may sign the online register book for Eleanor by visiting the “obituaries” link on the funeral home�(TM)s website.

The family suggests that memorial gifts be made to the Salvation Army, Public Square, Dover, Ohio 44622.

Toland-Herzig
(330) 343-6132
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