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Douglas Link Obituary
- - Douglas Peter Link, son of Milton Peter Link, Jr. and Elizabeth Cramer Link, and longtime Mt. Orab resident, departed this life on July 30, 2019.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Anthony and Christopher. He is survived by his wife, Jane Frowine; three children, Mona Ohmart (Bryon), Jenni Link (Mason Colby) and Peter Link (Anne Sawyer); six stepchildren, Melanie Taggert (Curtis), Eric Young, Josh Young, Laurel Berk (Michael), Emma Frowine, and Adam Frowine (Annie Lawson); and fourteen grandchildren and step-grandchildren. He also leaves behind two beloved nephews, Marshall Link (Rebecca) and Tucker Link (Paige), and dear friends too numerous to list.
Doug was a farmer, carpenter, musician, historian, and mentor. He was an avid reader and writer with an amazing mental catalog of song lyrics and a truly impressive shirt collection. In his lifetime, he remodeled dozens of homes, planted hundreds of trees, fed thousands of birds, and made his friends and family laugh millions of times. He contributed to the charity work of the Ursulines of Brown County for many years, serving on the Quilt Fair and Buildings and Grounds Committees, on the Chatfield College Board of Trustees, and as a volunteer for Hope Emergency Services. He earned his AA from Chatfield, his BA from the College of Mount Saint Joseph, and his MA in History from the University of Cincinnati, then returned to Chatfield as Professor and Chair of the History Department. In 2014, he was awarded the Sr. Agatha Fitzgerald, OSU Excellence in Teaching Award, named for his longtime friend and mentor, who also survives him.
A private memorial will be held with burial in Rest Haven Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be sent to Hope Emergency Services, P.O. Box 214, Fayetteville, OH 45118
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Bruce N. Glover
October 12, 2020
Doug was a dear friend and the world has lost a wonderful person. I'm still shocked at the loss.
Tony Sharp
October 11, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Tom
May 15, 2020
So long, catch you later
Bruce Glover
December 17, 2019
I just found out about this terrible loss to the world. Doug was of sterling character and an incredibly well-read, intelligent and kind man.
I am a better person for having known him.
Bruce N. Glover
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April Taylor
October 8, 2019
Doug was my professor for many years but more than that he was my friend and mentor. My heart is saddened by his loss. A great light has gone out in the world and he will be missed.
Amy Sharp
October 3, 2019
We are so sorry to hear this. Doug was a wonderful man, always had a kind word to say about everyone.
We lost touch over the years , but always had such wonderful thoughts, when his name came up in conversation.
Heartfelt thoughts to his loved ones.
Love, Ramona your daughter
September 3, 2019
I miss you every day. I cannot believe you are really gone.
Jack Johnson
September 2, 2019
My Dear Friend & Brother,
I am forever grateful for your presence in my life and know that it will always be so.
Many times you were there with love and wisdom turning me away from despair and showing me a man I hoped to become. A man who looked a lot like you.
I know I have fallen short of that model many times, as we all do.
In one our last conversations you recalled the synchronicities we shared over the years. Whether it was tears that flowed by simply listening to a song like MacArthur Park, our love of all things earth or the many forms of spiritual sport we engaged, you taught me that God is right behind whatever eyes we are looking into. I first caught that glimpse in yours and that helped me to see it in mine.
Thank you, thank you and thank you Doug - for making me a part of your family and for showing me the low flying angels.
Love Always & All Ways - Jack
Cita Strauss
September 1, 2019
Goodbye old friend. Much peace and love to you and your loved ones.
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