John A. “Jack” Link, 92, of Springfield, died at 12:09 am, Monday, November 27, 2023 at HSHS St. John’s Hospital. He was born March 18, 1931 in Quincy, IL, the son of Philip and Edna (Maas) Link. He married Patricia Elbus May 20, 1960 and she preceded him in death August 28, 2005.

He is survived by three daughters, Jennifer Link of Washington D.C., Julia (Tad) Nelmark of Frazee, MN and Janice Anderson of Morton, IL; three sons, Jeffrey (Janice) Link of Springfield, Joseph (Donna) Link of Phoenix, AZ and Jeremy (Rachel) Link of Lake Tahoe, NV; nine grandchildren; two sisters, Phyllis LaRoche of Quincy, IL and Barb (Vince) Zimmerman of Springfield; three brothers, Bob Link of Des Plaines, IL, Paul (Grace) Link of Appleton, WI and Jim (Linda) Link of Mendon, IL and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was also preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Jamie Marshall; two sisters, Sr. Philip Marie Link SSND and Dolores Neuman and one brother, David Link.

ack was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church since 1969. He received a bachelor’s degree from Quincy University and a MBA from DePaul University of Chicago. He retired from the State of Illinois Commerce Commission after 17 years as an accountant. He was an Army veteran serving during the Korean War.

Visitation: 2 – 5 pm, Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Staab Funeral Home – Springfield. A prayer service will be held at 5:00 pm.

Funeral Mass: 10:00 am, Monday, December 18, 2023 at Blessed Sacrament Church with Reverend Jeff Grant officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Blessed Sacrament Church or JDRF.hare stories & photos at StaabObituary.com

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