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Jan Anthony Lineback, 71, Maj Ret. USAF, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away Monday July 27, 2015 at his home in New Braunfels, TX. He was born in Connersville, Indiana to Lucien B and Mary H Lineback. Jan was a 1961 graduate of Connersville High School and worked locally before his enlistment into the United States Air Force in May 1964. Jan's Air Force career spanned over the years from May 1964 until Jan 1992. His tours of duty included the following: Sheppard AFB, TX; Lajes Field, Azores two tours; Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ; Kincheloe AFB, MI; Scott AFB, IL; Lackland AFB, TX; and his last duty assignment was for Headquarters, Fifth U.S. Army, as Air Force Representative to the Joint Medical Mobilization Office from July 1989 thru Nov 1991. Jan spent several years as enlisted airman until he received his commission to 2Lt May 18, 1974. He is a 1974 graduate of the University of Arizona where he received his Bachelors Degree. During his service time he received awards, various oak clusters and ribbons of the following; Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Air Force Overseas Long Tour Ribbon, Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon and Air Force Training Ribbon. After retirement from the service, Jan spent most of his time working in the field of computer repair and programming and retired from this in 2013. He was a member of American Legion Post 593. While a member he served on the Executive Board, Post Finance Officer, and member of the Color Guard. During his time on Color Guard the team won State one year and competed at Nationals. Jan enjoyed various hobbies over the years including golf, bowling and darts. However, his recent hobby he enjoyed was camping and spending time with his family. Jan was preceded in death by his parents, and two younger brothers; Kim an infant and Ken Lineback from a car accident. Jan is survived by his beloved wife of 35 years, Irene K Lineback; his daughters, Mary V. Roth and husband, Patrick of Indianapolis, IN, and Amy E. Rodriguez and husband, Leonardo of New Braunfels; his sons Robert L. Lineback of Indianapolis, and Michael A. Lineback and wife Elizabeth of San Antonio; his sister Mary L. Lineback of Richmond, IN; and his grandchildren, Jordan R Roth of Indianapolis, Katherine E. Parks, Ethan M. Lineback, Kayleene W. Lineback, Emily E. Parks, and soon to arrive Gabriella E. Rodriguez all of Texas. Visitation will be held Tuesday, August, 4th, 2015 from 5:30 pm until 8:00 pm and Memorial Service will be at Noon August 5th , 2015 at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North, 3401 Cherry Ridge Dr, San Antonio, TX 78230. Interment will follow the Memorial Service at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery at 1:30 pm. In lieu of flowers please donate to the following: Wounded Warrior Project and/or American Legion Legacy Fund.

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Jan Anthony Lineback

December 30, 1943 - July 27, 2015