Aaron Link

Aaron Eldon Link was born in Fergus Falls, Minnesota to Rev. Aaron John and Edith (Adrian) Link on July 4, 1929. They moved to Kenyon, MN, in 1930 and to Odessa, MN in 1939. In 1945, they moved to Lamberton, MN where Aaron graduated from high school in 1947. He enlisted in the Air Force when he turned 18 - serving for seven years. During those seven years, he came home on furlough from Alaska to Lamberton where he met up with his future "lovey". Their courtship consisted of letters for a year and a half - with only about 12 actual dates. The Lord brought them together as they have celebrated 56 years of marriage on June 10. During his time in the Air Force, he was an ROTC instructor at Northwestern College, Chicago, IL for two and one-half years. He was honorable discharged as a Staff Sergeant. Upon seeking to start a civilian life, he sold insurance, managed Hiebert Electric Store and later purchased a Service Master Franchise. He grew the Service Master Franchise to extend to three states and received the Merited Marion E Wade Award of Honor in 1975. The marriage was blessed with three children, Linda, Joel, and Lori. Aaron was diagnosed with kidney...[more]

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ilure in 1995. He was on dialysis for one and one-half years. Each one of his children was willing and was tested to see if they were a match. The eldest daughter, Linda, donated a kidney. It has been ten and one-half years since the operation. It was in January of this year that he had two stents put in his heart and he started failing shortly after this. He declined in health and went on to be with his Lord on Wednesday, March 5, 2008. It was during his life in Odessa, MN that he called upon Jesus at a revival meeting to forgive him of his sins and asked Jesus to enter his life as personal Savior. He became more serious about his Christian life as he grew older. Some of his activities of service were: Sunday School Teacher, Youth Group Leader, Sunday School Superintendent, Deacon, Song Leader and Soloist. He was co-founder of the Community Bible Church in Windom. He loved music. He was the son of a preacher, so he learned many old hymns by heart. He had many songs that he would be singing - one of which was "Just a Closer Walk with Thee" as he worked or played. He requested that there be lots or music at this funeral. Aaron was passionate about encouraging people and making them feel special. He had a unique ability to relate to all ages - young and old. Aaron was man of character. He had values and convictions and he passed them on. Aaron's family includes his wife, Muriel; three children, Linda Bussa and her husband, Mark of Colorado Springs, Co; Joel Link of Willmar, MN; Lori Schnasa and her husband, James of Fountain Hills, AZ; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Audria Engen of Lamberton, MN. Aaron is preceded in death by his parents; 1 brother, Darol Link, one sister, Irene Anderson.