Kenneth Link

Kenneth A. Link, 71, died at 11:42 a.m. Sunday, December 17, 2017 at his home in Godfrey.  Born August 18, 1946 in Belleville, he was the son of George and Grace (Winning) Link.  Ken married his high school sweetheart, Glenda Mary on September 24, 1964.  Along with his wife of 53 years, he is survived by three children, Karen Walter (Keith) Of Omaha, NE, Denise Pritchard of Alton, and Christopher Link (Jennifer) of Godfrey, five grandchildren, Katelyn Meyer (Andrew) of Omaha, NE, Kelsie Walter of Ankeny, IA, Carley Link, U.S. Navy, Caleb Link of Alton, and Josephine Link of Godfrey, and two great grandchildren, Audrey and Vincent Meyer of Omaha, NE.  Ken retired from Boeing (McDonnell Aircraft) after 32 years in January 1999.  He joined his wife working at their business Picture This and More in Alton for 23 years.  Many of their customers became longtime friends.  Ken held several offices in the Professional Picture Framers Association, St. Louis Chapter and was President of the International PPFA for two years.  He was a talented musician and drummer for D D REVIVAL, Bud Schulz’s Can’t Beat Experience JAZZ Band and the LCCC Jazz Band.  He shared that interest with his son and grandson.  He spent many summer vacations volunteering as percussion instructor with AHS Marching 100.  Ken also enjoyed golf and volunteered at Rolling Hills Golf Club during the summers.  He enjoyed traveling, especially England and France.  Ken was a life long learner, loved computers and anything technical.  He enjoyed developing websites for several businesses and organizations.  His latest interest was photography and he was preparing a website to share his photos.  He loved his family and especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren, missing very few birthdays, dance recitals and sporting events.  Memories of his life will be cherished by his family and many who knew him. A visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until time of memorial service at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at the Godfrey First United Methodist Church.  Reverend Steven Friese will officiate.  Memorials may be made to the Godfrey First United Methodist Church or St. Louis Children’s Hospital NICU.  Gent Funeral Home in Alton is in charge of arrangements.  Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com

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