Robert H. Link Obituary (1924 - 2005)

OLSON FUNERAL HOME & Cremation Service "SINCE 1917" 615 Wilson Ave., Menomonie, WI 54751 PHONE: 715 235-2154 FAX: 715 235-2155 E-Mail: olsonfh@olsonfh.net Web: www.olsonfh.net ROBERT LINK Robert H. Link, age 81, of rural Elk Mound, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at his home. Robert Herman Link was born September 10, 1924 to Ernest and Bertha (Parsch) Link in the town of Spring Brook, Dunn Co., WI. He attended Sunny Knoll Rural School and graduated in 1942 from Menomonie High School. After high school, he moved to California where he worked as a welder in the shipyard and then at Fulton Park Dairy in Portland, Oregon. He later returned to Wisconsin and married Sonja Johansen on August 29, 1957. He began doing custom work for many area farmers and remained farming the rest of his life. After retirement, Robert enjoyed life as a "tour farmer", visiting the neighboring farms. He loved to bowl and golf in his spare time. He will always be remembered for his kind heart and great sense of humor. Robert is survived by: His loving wife, Sonja His children Debbie (Delvin) Larson of Menomonie and their children, Amber and Sarah Diane Scheffler of Menomonie and her children, Shawn, Jared, Evan, Ethan, DaNae and Carrissa Anita (Bill) Anderson of Eau Claire and their daughter, Heidi Chris Link of Elk Mound and his son, Joshua David (Kim) Link of Menomonie and their children, Kayleigh, Trevin, Brianna and Morgan William Link of Elk Mound Jason Link of Minong 1 brother and 2 sisters Arnold (Norma) Link of Anchorage, AK Arlyle (Otto) Ohm of Portland, OR Selma (Dale) Christopher of Stillwater, MN Many nieces and nephews And other relatives and friends He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Bertha Link; 2 brothers, Kervyn and Ernest (John) Link; a nephew, Frederick Link. Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM Saturday, November 19, 2005 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Menomonie with Reverend Ron Burke officiating. Burial will be in Iron Creek Cemetery in Twp. Spring Brook, Dunn Co., Wisconsin. A visitation will be held Friday from 4:00 - 8:00 PM at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie and at the church one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.