Jan Lindberg, appreciated fresh corn on the cob

Stonington -- Of all the things you should know about Jan F. Lindberg, who died suddenly from a heart attack on Jan. 6 at the age of 78, this will get you started: Nearly every summer day during sweet corn’s peak ripeness in Connecticut, he would head out to the nearest stand then call home to get the water boiling and return for a feast with his wife, Susan (Fletcher), who survives him.