The politician from the Luxembourg Socialist Workers' Party passed away on Saturday.

Linster served as Secretary for Education in the Gaston Thorn Administration from 1974 until 1979. He later became Mayor of Kopstal, a position he held between 2005 and 2011.

Linster was also part of the local municipal council from 1970 onwards, the only interruption taking place between 1974 and 1981.