Edwin Linhart

Edwin R. Linhart, of Inverness, passed away at Diamond Ridge Health and Rehab in Lecanto on Saturday, July 27, 2024. He was 95. Ed was born in Brooklyn, NY to Gustav and Marie (Galler) Linhart. He was an auto mechanic, and he served two years in the U.S. Army. Once he was honorably discharged, Ed went back to being an auto mechanic, and he owned and operated his own shop. He still did auto mechanic work well into his 90’s, in his shop at his home. Ed and his family of six moved to Florida at least 40 years ago, and made Citrus County their home. He loved wood working, fishing, coaching Little League, along with a true passion for the outdoors, and for animals. Ed and Dorothy also loved to travel together. He will be greatly missed. Ed was preceded in death by his late wife Dorothy A. Linhart, his only daughter Marie Linhart, his son Chip Linhart, and his two brothers Gus and Richard Linhart. Those left to cherish his memory are his two sons Danny Linhart (Cybil) of Floral City and Chris Linhart of Crystal River; seven grandchildren Samantha, Shelby, Madelyn, Will, and Haleigh Linhart, Hannah Ogletree (Zack), and Morgan Carnahan (Trevor); and three great grandchildren Laney Ogletree, and Branson and Bowen Linhart. A celebration will be arranged by the family. Arrangements are under the care of Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Cremation Care 3075 S. Florida Avenue, Inverness, FL 34450