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Charles Link Obituary
The son of the late Andrew C. and Mary E. (Sullivan) Link, he was the brother of Mary June Shimmell of Riverview, MI and Ruth A. Link of Wyandotte, MI. He is also survived by six adoring nieces and two nephews, as well as many great-nieces and great-nephews. He was the brother of the late Claire L. (Link) Young of Wyandotte, MI. Bud will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
He attended UMass, Boston, as well as many specialized schools for electronics. He was honorably discharged from the US Army in 1945 and the US Navy in 1952. He was employed at NASA as a flight controller during the 'Gemini' space program and the Stratedgic Air Command. His RI employment included Gulton Industries, Inc. Mr. Link (W1HFC) was an avid amateur radio operator, and he spent many years as a formula auto race car driver.
A Memorial Service and interment will be held at Michigan Memorial Park, Flat Rock, MI. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
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Memories and Condolences
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Kathy Young
July 27, 2008
Uncle Bud, Although we didn't see eachother frequently you have always been thought of as a great guy to have as an uncle, as well as a great uncle to my children, Thank you, we will miss you but you will never be forgotten. God Bless and much Love xx00xx00xx00
Lang & Mary Harris
July 27, 2008
H. Lankford and Mary Harris
Uncle you will be sadly missed, your sense of humor, your kindness and the many wonderful kind friends in R.I. Even though you were never physically in Mich., you were ALWAYS there for you family.
God Bless 78's and/or 88's
Uncle Bud hanging out with Don
July 27, 2008
His NASA work
July 27, 2008
Another view race car
July 27, 2008
Uncle Bud's Race Car
July 27, 2008
Radio Operator
Kristel Hinton
July 27, 2008
Uncle Bud was a super smart, kind, friendly uncle. I will miss him very much.
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