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Rand Link Obituary

LINK, Rand E. - Passed away at home following a short illness on October 9, 2006. Dearly beloved husband of 36 years of Ileene Link. Loving father of Mark H. Link of Ann Arbor, MI, and Elizabeth J. Link of Tucson, AZ. Beloved son of Irving Link of Century City. Dear brother of Gale Wachs and her husband Robert of Lake Forest, CA. Loving uncle of Shawn Manes and her husband Ari, and Nicole Wachs and loving great uncle of Kyle and Madeline Manes. Adored son-in-law of Ida Wolf. A native of Los Angeles, CA age 59 years. Prior to retirement, Mr. Link served Sonoma State University for 30 years, most recently as Vice President of Student Affairs. A graduate of U.C. Santa Barbara, he earned his Masters degree from Ohio State University. Mr. Link was awarded his PH. D from the University of California Berkeley. A member of Congregation Shomrei Torah. A passionate sports fan, he especially enjoyed playing tennis and spending time with his tennis friends. Friends are invited to attend Funeral Services on Thursday, October 12, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at Congregation Shomrei Torah, 1717 Yulupa Ave., Santa Rosa with Rabbi George Gittleman officiating. Interment, Shomrei Torah Cemetery at Santa Rosa Memorial Park. If desired, donations may be made to the Sonoma State University Academic Foundation Link Family Scholarship, Office of Development, 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park, CA 94928. DANIELS CHAPEL OF THE ROSES 525-3730

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Published by Press Democrat on Oct. 11, 2006.

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Gloria Oster Duncan

October 12, 2006

Those of us who were privileged to know and work with Rand at SSU will never forget him. Always a gentleman and a gentle man, he is gone way too soon. My thoughts are with his family.

John R. Simmons

October 12, 2006

Although it has beenyears since I've seen Rand, his loving heart, his warmth and his commitment to others will always be with me. My prayers are with you all.

Matt Nicholson

October 12, 2006

Rand was a very thoughtful man. SSU was so fortunate to have such a leader. My thoughts are with the family at this time.

Sandra Sigala

October 11, 2006

Please accept my deepest sorrows in your loss. I worked under Rands leadership for 18 years at Sonoma State University. A solid, valuable and effective person with great respect from his division of Student Affairs. We will miss him.

Suzie and Dawn Heumann

October 11, 2006

Dearest Lizzy, Ileene and Mark,
We are so shocked and saddened by your loss. Dawn mentioned to me several weeks ago that Lizzy's dad wasn't doing well but we didn't know that his passing was so near. Our hearts are broken for you and we are holding you lovingly in the faith that you are loved by family, friends and your community.
Blessings,
Dawn, Niki, Michael and Suzie Heumann

Lisa Sigler

October 11, 2006

Dear Link Family, Please accept our condolences for your great loss. Rand was a very special man,always showing care and interest in our family over the years. We know you will hear this same remembrance from many. With sadness, Lisa, Jim, Jarrett and Amanda Sigler

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