Linus Hassfurther, 88 of Ferdinand, passed away at his home on, Friday, July 24th. Linus was born January 21, 1932 in Ferdinand to Lawrence and Amelia (Dilger) Hassfurther. He married Darlene Hasenour on May 3, 1955 in Celestine. Linus was a lifelong farmer. He is survived by his wife Darlene of Ferdinand; two daughters, Sheila (Cliff) Fleck of Jasper and Cindy Hassfurther of Ferdinand; three sons, Russell (Tina) Hassfurther, Bill Hassfurther and Andy Hassfurther all of Ferdinand; three brothers, Sylvester "Nessy" (Debby) Hassfurther, Pat (Donna) Hassfurther and Tom (Charlotte) Hassfurther all of Ferdinand; one sister, Martha Hulsman of Birdseye; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Linus was preceded in death by a son, Tony Hassfurther; brothers, Edgar, Norman, Albert, Joe and David Hassfurther; sisters, Dorothy Oeding and Ruth Gish. Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 28th at 11:00 AM in St. Ferdinand Church. Visitation will be Tuesday at the church from 9:00 AM until time of services. Burial will follow in the church Cemetery. Ferdinand American Legion Post 124 will conduct military graveside rights. Online condolences may be shared at www.becherfuneralhome.com