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August J. Linder

December 18, 1928 - April 29, 2015

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Obituary For August J. Linder

December 18, 1928 - April 29, 2015

Linder, August "Gus" J. Peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2015, of Bethel Park.

Beloved husband of Joan (Gelzhiser) Linder for over 62 years; loving father of Patty Linder Boyer, John Linder and Richard Linder; grandfather of John (Amanda) Linder, Clint Linder and Heather (Justin) Barrera; great grandfather of Sara, Brock, Dylan and Isaac; brother of Virginia Martin and Alice Land of CA; predeceased by six brothers and sisters. Owner of Gus Linder Tire Sales for over 30 years in Whitehall, PA. Gus was the third member of the Western PA Sports Hall of Fame, inducted on April 25, 1996, the same day as Art Rooney, Sr., who he sat next to during ceremony. Honored by the Dapper Dan Hall of Fame, Tri-City Speedway Hall of Fame, Circle Track Hall of Fame, and York, PA Hall of Fame and numerous others. He won the last 150 lap PRA Modified Coupe Race at Heidelberg Race Track where he also won the only 150 lap Sprint car race. His racing career was lengthy with well over 250 wins. Gus was a proud U.S. Army Veteran. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Friday from 4-7 p.m. Funeral services and interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to Family Hospice and Palliative Care, 50 Moffett Street, Pittsburgh PA 15243.

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  • December 11, 2019

    Gus was a friend and fellow crossing guard in Bethel Park. I loved when he shared his stories of the "good old days". Rest in peace buddy.

  • December 11, 2019

    Condolences to the Family of Gus Linder. I can recall his name since I was small. And I always loved sprint cars. My brothers and I had our photo taken with Gus at the racing reunion at Heidelberg two years ago. He had raced at the first event at Greater Latrobe Speedway May 4, 1952, finishing third. We are having our fourth reunion May 23 for the track and will miss that Gus is no longer with us. Just wished he could have come out to see the old track. Bruce, Bryan, Bradley, Barry Shirey-Latrobe PA

  • December 11, 2019

    Going back to the 1950s Borandi had a race car number 270 driven by Ed Fiola .A lot of great races between Ed Fiola and Gus Linder.May God take care of both of you.

  • December 11, 2019

    gus drove my brother in laws car and he was a great driver with many wins and could drive any type car we had a lot of good times at the races he will be missed my sympathy goes out to his family

  • December 11, 2019

    Thank You to the Linder Family for sharing such a wonderful person, Our Prayers are with you. My family grew up watching a Legend in the racing world and also a Great person in Life...God Bless your family.

  • December 11, 2019

    To all the family, our deepest regrets. Gus was a one of a kind individual. Friend, adversary, hero. From the Steeler games, the parties at their home to the race track, the list of memories are longer than his list of Gus' accomplishments. Through it all I will be forever proud to remember Gus above everything else as "friend". Sorry we can't be there in person to grieve with you. Each of you will be in our prayers for God's healing and comfort. Pastor Dudley and Nancy Balmer