COLUMBUS--Allen J. "Al" Link age 81, passed away on Friday, March 16, 2018 at his home. He was born on January 4, 1937 in Columbus to Raymond and Angela (Schmeid) Link. Allen served in the Wisconsin National Guard in the 32 ^nd Infantry. Allen was married to Deloris Trapp on May 11, 1963 in East Bristol and had three children. Al was a life long town of Elba farmer where he served on the Elba town board as a supervisor for 20 years. He was a member of St. Jerome Church and the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his wife Deloris of Columbus; one son Bruce of Columbus; one daughter Tina of Columbus; daughter-in-law Brenda Link of Columbus; two grandchildren Kyle and Zachary; one sister Jacquelyn Erdmann of Columbus; other relatives and friends. Allen was preceded in death by his parents; son Nick in 2013; two brothers Donald and Robert. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, March 23, 2018 at 11:30 A.M., with visitation beginning at 9:30 A.M., at ST. JEROME CATHOLIC CHURCH, Rev. Garrett Kau officiated. Interment was in St. Jerome Cemetery, Columbus.