Donald Lynch Jr.

DONALD "DICK" LYNCH JR.

Cedar Rapids

Donald R. "Dick" Lynch Jr., born to life Sept. 25, 1922, entered the fullness of Eternal Life Aug. 13, 2015.

He was the loving husband of Barbara (nee Bowen) for 68 years; beloved father of Terry (Liz) Lynch, John Lynch, Tim (Mary) Lynch, Dan (Diane) Lynch, Sister Donald Maria (Kathy) Lynch, Tom (Shelly) Lynch and Kelly (Rick) Aguayo; special "Grampy" of Kate Koehler, Ellie Badji and Mike, Conor, Seamus, Devon, Aidan, Josh, Nate, Maggy, Chris and Danny Lynch and Tom, Cailin, the late Alfred, Kevin and Jeffrey Aguayo. He was adored by great-grand-children, Emma and Brooke Koehler, the late Mary Badji, Edin Badji, Shane, Patrick, Colin and Oliver Lynch. Also surviving are other relatives and friends.

Dick was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Sept. 26, 1922, to Donald and Kathryn Lynch. He had a wonderful childhood and met his sweetheart and lifelong love, Barbara, at Coe College in Cedar Rapids. He was active in many sports in high school and college. He and his 14-piece big band, "Dick Lynch and His Orchestra," played all of the major colleges and dance venues in the area.

He went on to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, graduated and received his commission in 1946. He served in the occupation forces in Japan. After his military career, he and Barb moved to Milwaukee and Dick joined Western Metal Specialty, eventually moving into the role of vice president and retiring after a 41-year career.

Dick's faith in God was central to his life. He was a daily participant at Mass and was active in many areas of church life. When not at home, at the office or in church, one could often find Dick swinging his "sticks" at the driving range or golf course. His passion for golf made him a regular at area tourna-ments. He set the course record at Curry Park, played in the old PGA event held in Milwaukee, the Miller Open.

His other great passion was University of Iowa athletics. From childhood he followed his beloved Hawkeyes. Dick supported his Hawks throughout his life, most recently traveling to Iowa City with Barbara for every Hawkeye home football game through the end of last season. Go Hawks!

Dick and Barb had just returned from hosting the 30th annual Lynch family reunion at the Edgewater Resort in Ephraim, Door County. All 41 members of the family attended.

Dick will be missed by all!

Visitation will be held at St. Monica Catholic Church, corner of N. Santa Monica and E. Silver Spring, Whitefish Bay, Wis., on Monday, Aug. 17, from 1 until 3 p.m., with Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 3 p.m. Interment will be private at Resurrection Cemetery.

In loving memory of Dick, contributions in his name may be made to any of the following: Daughters of St. Paul, 50 St. Paul's Ave., Boston, MA 02130; St. Francis De Sales Seminary, 3257 S. Lake Dr., St. Francis, WI 53235; or John Paul II House of Discernment, 4019 N. Farwell Ave., Shorewood, WI 53211.

Feerick Funeral Home, Shorewood, Wis., serving the family. www.feerick funeralhome.com