They all say the same thing: Linda Schrock an easygoing woman who was willing to help whether or not it was in a pinch.
     Schrock, 66, was found floating face down on the Conestoga Lake shoreline near the boat docks at approximately 1:15 p.m. April 16.
     Her co-workers at Southeast Community College-Milford were shocked when Schrock was identified by the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office April 17.
     "She was a delight to be around and work with," her immediate supervisor, Brian Griesenbrock, said.
     Schrock was the college's cafeteria hostess.
     Campus Director Lyle Neal said Schrock was "fully engaged" in serving students, faculty and staff with "kindness and care."
     By April 18, the sheriff's office had determined Schrock drowned and there was no reason to believe otherwise. The investigation will remain open for two to three weeks, pending the results of toxicology tests.
     Schrock made her home in Milford last year after moving from Lincoln where she was Lancaster County Court employee for 25 years.
     "I knew Linda for a long time," Lincoln attorney Vince Powers said.
     He said her nickname was "Judge Linda." She worked for Lancaster County Court Judge Jack Lindner. Power said both Lindner and Schrock treated those who came to court with respect.
     "Not all are able to handle it with the grace they did," Powers said.
     On the community side of things, Schrock was known for getting the job done. Most recently, she had trained under former Milford Chamber secretary/treasurer Kit Landkamer, who was set to leave the chamber.
     "She was a nice gal and knew what she was doing," Landkamer said.
     But Landkamer wasn't surprised Schrock was at the lake. She knew Schrock well enough to know how involved Schrock was with wildlife.
     "Our only comfort is that she was out in an area where she was enjoying herself," Nebraska Wildlife Federation Executive Director Dan Stahr said.
     Schrock was elected to the wildlife federation's board in June of 2007.
     "We're gonna miss her. She was a great worker," Stahr said.
     He met with her April 14 to finalize plans for the federation's annual meeting. Schrock was handling a children's poster contest.
     "She was the first one to step up and take something on and get it done," Stahr said.
     He said Schrock worked with the American Rivers group to list the Niobrara as one of the top 10 most endangered rivers in the United States. Schrock was also on Friends of Niobrara board.
     "It was our loss, but a lot of other groups, too," Stahr said. "When you get a person that was that passionate…"
     Schrock was reported missing April 16. She hadn't shown up for work and her daughter contacted the Seward County Sheriff's Office, which in turn called Milford Police.
     Lancaster County Sheriff Terry Wagner said Schrock was last seen April 15 about 7 p.m. by an individual at the lake. Camping equipment was in her vehicle, however, a campsite was not found.
     She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Terri Keller-Spale and Mike Spale, Sr., and six grandchildren.
     A service is scheduled at Heritage Presbyterian Church in Lincoln April 22, 11 a.m.