John L. "Jack" Link, 74, died July 5, 2011 at Barton County, Kansas. He was born June 20, 1937 at Chase, Kansas, the son of Eugene M. and Frances Elizabeth (Robinson) Link. He was a 1956 graduate of Chase High School. He married Joyce Beydler January 17, 1965 at Lyons, Kansas. A Pawnee Rock resident since 1976, coming from Chase and Great Bend, Mr. Link was a master mechanic, working for Rosenberg Engine Service, Petroleum, Inc., and Straub International, where he retired. After retirment, he continued working on the farm and doing mechanic work. Mr. Link was a member of Pawnee Rock Christian Church, Lions Club, was a former Pawnee Rock City Council member, Pawnee Rock and Chase Volunteer Fire Department, Barton County Rescue Team (CERT), and Christian Motorcycle Association. He was mayor of Pawnee Rock for ten years and served as a reserve deputy sheriff. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Link, of the home; one son, Victor J. Link and wife Yvonne, Great Bend; two brothers, Ronald Link, Cushing, Oklahoma; Howard Link and wife Jeannie, Chase, Kansas; four grandchildren: Jon Link and wife Sarah May, Vancouver, Washington; Devon Link, Great Bend; Austin Drake, Great Bend; and Dakotah R. Fiedler and husband Mark, Salina, Kansas; three great-grandchildren: Emma L. Fiedler, Addison Link, and Adrian Link; several nieces and nephews; and two dogs: Sam and Alice. He was preceded in death by one infant brother, Victor Link. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, July 9, 2011 at Pawnee Rock Christian Church with Pastor John Thomas and Pastor Don Paden officiating. Burial will be in Pawnee Rock Cemetery. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, July 8, 2011 at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to American Diabetes Association or Christian Motorcycle Association, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.