Deborah Nelson Linck and Daniel Linck

Recorded September 27, 2023 Archived September 27, 2023 35:16 minutes

Id: mby023148

Deborah Nelson Linck (66) has a conversation with her husband, Daniel Linck (62), about how they met, their marriage, and their family.

Daniel Linck (DL) recalls how he first met Deborah Nelson Linck (DN) - running into each other at music shows in St. Louis in the 1980s.

DN and DL recall their first date and their wedding day.

DL says he and DN really like ska music. They talk about how the genre of music helped them connect.

DL reflects on how his family felt about him dating and marrying a Black woman. DN says she developed a relationship with DL's family over time.

DL talks about his relationship with DN's family.

DN and DL discuss how they knew the other was "the one."

DN and DL reflect on the big life challenges they have faced together: a miscarriage and loosing all of their parents.

DL recalls the marriage advice he shared when his son got married. DN remembers when DL spoke at their daughter's wedding.

DL and DN talk about being grandparents.

DL and DN reflect on the trajectory of their lives.

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