James Robert Lynch, Sr.
January 14, 1931 - February 03, 2013
Obituary
OREGON-James Robert Lynch, Sr. “Bob” “Red”, age 82, of Oregon, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, surrounded by his family. He was born on Jan. 14, 1931, in Richland Center, the son of James “Leo” and Myrtle (Lyons) Lynch, and grew up on Madison’s Eastside. He married Donna Baxter on May 8, 1954, in Milwaukee. Red served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and received a Purple Heart and Silver Star in recognition for his service and was a member of the Oregon/Brooklyn VFW Post. He was a journeyman plumber and a member of Plumbers Local #75 for 46 years. Red served on the executive board of the local #167 and was a member of Holy Mother of Consolation Catholic Church. He loved the outdoors, camping, animals, and was an avid Badgers and Packers fan. Most importantly, Red enjoyed time spent with his family. Red is survived by his children; James, Jr. (special friend, Pam), Jeanne “JiJi” Pien, Joe, John (Karri), Jerard “Jerry” (Lori), Jason, and Jamison “Jamie”; 12 grandchildren, Angela Pien, Amanda (Brian) Holloway, Morgan Lynch, Nicole (Scott) Turner, Calli Lynch, Jake Lynch, Chantel Lynch, Austin Lynch, Dylan (Heather) Lynch, Cee Jae Lynch, Megan Lynch, and Ryan Lynch; great granddaughter, Emerson Holloway; sisters, Donna (Richard) Mathison, Mary (Harold) Lanzendorf, and Shirley Heise; brother, Tom Lynch; brother-in-law, Allen Miller; sister-in-law, Jill Lynch; and 70 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna; sister, Carol Miller; and brother, John Joseph Lynch. Funeral services will be held at HOLY MOTHER OF CONSOLATION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 651 N. Main St., Oregon, at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, with Father Gary Wankerl presiding. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Oregon/Brooklyn VFW. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to St. Mary’s Care Center, St. Mary’s Hospital, and Sienna Crest in Oregon for the care given to their father.
Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Friday.
Funeral services will be held at HOLY MOTHER OF CONSOLATION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 651 N. Main St., Oregon, at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, with Father Gary Wankerl presiding.
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Thomas & Karen Bellisle
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Thanks for the good times at camp ground.May you rest in peace
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Jill Zimdars
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While visiting my mother Viola Wohlferd at Sienna Crest, we sat with Red at the supper table and visited for a long time. He was a very nice man and I will remember him fondly
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Niki Wagner
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Jim and family,
We are so sorry to hear about your father passing away. You and your family are in our hearts and prayers. From the Wagner Family
Steve, Niki, Kevin and Kelsey
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Fr. Tony Schumacher
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Lynchs' all
I was sorry to read about Jim's death. My sympathy is with all of you in the loss of your father. Little did I think he was so close to death when I saw him in the hospital last week. Jim was a good guy. He did't waste words. He was what he said. No baloney. A really good big hearted man. Prayers for him and all of you in this sad time. I have Mass at St. Mary's Adult Daycare on Friday morning and calls to make at Hospice.Soo I'm sorry I cannot be with you.
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Dan & Nanc Geitner
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Sorry to hear about Red. You have our deepest sympathy.
Dan & Nanc
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George & Mary Ann Gosda
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We were so sorry to hear about the pasing of Red. We are snding our sypathies to all of his children and grandchildren. I know that Ryan will miss him alot.
George & Mary Ann