Gordon Stuart Link, 77, of Watseka passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at his home. He was born on July 27, 1946 in Evanston, IL, the son of Oren R. and Beatrice F. (Fee) Link. Gordon married Linda Ann Zaino in Joliet on January 28, 1984.
Surviving are his wife, Linda Ann Link of Watseka; one son, James S. (Elizabeth) Link of Littleton, CO; one daughter, Melissa Winters (special friend-Peter Tolen) of Chicago Heights; three grandchildren, L.J. Winters, Josephine Link, and Beatrice Link; one brother in law and three sister in laws, Peggy Vaughn, Edward J. Zaino, Mary Ellen Zaino, and Jo Ann (Jim) Zaino-Garard; his “favorite” nieces and nephews, Derek, Dakota, Corbin, and Dalton; and one great niece, Jocelynn.
Gordon was preceded in passing by his parents, Oren and Trixie and one brother, Scott O. Link.
Mr. Link was a jack of all trades and a master of them all. He enjoyed cutting wood, gardening, woodworking, and riding motorcycles. He loved spending time with his friends and family. Gordon was a traveling gypsy by heart who loved to have a good cold one.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 from 9:00am until 7:00pm at Baier Funeral Home in Watseka.
Cremation rites will be accorded after the visitation.
A celebration of life service will be held at a later date, next year on July 27, 2024 at Legion Park in Watseka at 11:00am.
Memorials may be made to the Family’s Wishes.
Please share a memory of Gordon at baierfuneralhome.com.
