Wilmer "Dean" Link, 71 of Desloge, passed away Friday, January 6, 2012 at his residence.He was born May 9, 1940 in Deering, Missouri. He is preceded in death by his parents, George Arthur Link and Laura (Schafer) Link Dotson; brother, Ellis Link; sisters, Mary Link, Patricia McDonald, Ruth Breeding, and Allean Gearhart. Dean is survived by wife, Carol Link; sons, Jim (Pam) Link of Crystal City, Jerry (Michelle) Link of Farmington, John (Wendy) Link of Fair Grove; grandchildren, Brandon (Kacie), Christopher, Kristen, Deric, Dana, Brittany, Garrett, Alison, Kamryn; siblings, Earl (Valleta) Link of Newburg, Naomi Ales of St. Louis, and Welma Jean Gann of Rolla. A private burial will be arranged by C. Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home of Desloge, Monday, January 9, 2012 at Leadwood Cemetery.Memorials can be made to Jefferson Regional Hospice, 5 Industrial Dr. Crystal City, MO 63019