Linda Jean Sheer

Linda Jean Sheer, age 78, of Bayard, IA, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 4, 2025 at Israel Family Hospice House in Ames, IA.

A graveside service will be held at 11 A.M. on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Highland Township Cemetery near Bayard, IA, with Carolyn Schwartz – Pastor officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to P.A.W.S. of Greene County.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Dahn and Woodhouse Funeral Home in Coon Rapids, IA, and online condolences may be left for the family at www.dahnandwoodhouse.com

Linda was born on December 31, 1946 in Manning, IA, and she was the daughter of Carroll LeRoy and Sara Josephine (Bower) Greenlee.  She grew up in Bayard where she graduated from high school in 1965 where she was a cheerleader.  She attended beauty school in Des Moines and then worked as a cosmetologist for many years.  Linda was married to Calvin “Kelly” Sheer on January 14, 1972 in Davenport.  Horses were Linda’s passion which she raised and showed most of her life.  She was active with 4-H while her children were growing up.  She served on the Guthrie County Fair Board, she served as President of the Iowa Associated Saddle Club, and the Bayard Library Board.  Linda was a member of the Bayard United Methodist Church.  She enjoyed socializing and visiting with her many friends and most of all spending time with her family.

Linda is survived by her husband Calvin “Kelly” Sheer of rural Bayard; a son Jason Sheer (Elaine) of Johnston; a son-in-law Anton “Tony” Maurth of Des Moines; five grandsons: Carson, Davis, William, Trent, and Levi; two brothers: Carroll Lee Greenlee (Lynn) of Bayard and Keith Greenlee (Sherrie) of Pleasantville; a brother-in-law Stephen Sheer (Cheryl) of Jefferson; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Linda was preceded in death by her father Carroll Greenlee; her mother Jo South; her in-laws Howard and Betty Sheer; and a daughter Morgan Maurth.