RICHARD LYNN Obituary

Richard "Dick" Lynn, 66, of Oklahoma City, formerly Chicago. Dick was surrounded by family when the Lord and the Blessed Mother welcomed him home on Dec. 5, 2009. He will be forever loved by his beloved wife Karen Lynn, nee Parker; loving father of Allison (Michael) Ryan and Brian (Amy) Lynn; proud grandfather of Brendan Ryan and Gavin Lynn; dear friend to all that knew him. Dick Lynn lived his life with passion, especially for his family, his friends, Northwestern University, the White Sox, and sometimes golf. A champion joke and story teller, an expert in labor relations, a warm soul, a generous spirit, and a world-class man, Dick will be truly missed. Visitation Friday, 5 to 9 p.m., with a wake service at 7:30 p.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd. at Old Orchard Rd., Skokie. Funeral Mass Saturday, 10 a.m., at St. Hyacinth Basilica, 3636 W. Wolfram St., Chicago. Interment, St. Adalbert Cemetery, Niles. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dick's name to the Rosary School Endowment Fund, 1901 NW 18th, Oklahoma City, OK, 73106. For Information, 847.675.1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Dec. 9, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for RICHARD LYNN

15 Entries

Alan Reiner

October 10, 2010

Dick was my friend, confidant, and mentor. Working for him was like working for your brother. I traveled all over the country with him and cherish his memory.

I miss him...reaching for the phone and realizing that he's not there is painful...but his memory will be with me always.

February 4, 2010

I enjoyed getting to know Dick and was so sad to here of his passing. My thoughts are with Karen and all the family, Dr Earl Elliott

Kathryn Wilhelm

January 4, 2010

Dear Karen,
Phil and I were so sad to hear about Dick passing away. I still remember how fondly you spoke of him. Your love for each other was obvious and heart warming. I will be thinking of you and your family.
Kathryn

Charlene Wilcox

December 26, 2009

Karen,
I received your letter today and am so sorry to hear about Dick passing on. Know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers...I will be in touch. Hugs to you...Char

December 14, 2009

Dear Karen,
We were very sorry to hear of Dick's passing. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Mary and Paul Fee,
Snowmass Village, CO

December 13, 2009

Dear Karen, I was so saddened to hear about your husband's passing. Please know I have been praying and thinking of your entire family.

Love, Kelly Duff

December 11, 2009

Dear Karen,

Please know that you are and will remain in my thoughts and prayers. I wish I could be there to give you a warm and loving hug. I only knew Dick for a brief time, but he was so much fun. Knowing that he lived such a wonderful, passionate and generous life should give you and your children a great deal of comfort. Lovingly, Cheli Henderson, St. Michael School

December 10, 2009

Dear Karen and family Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you the grace to remember the wonderful things you all loved about Dick.
Blessings,
Donna Danna
Houston Tx.

David Conry

December 10, 2009

My symphathies to you and your family. I knew Dick for a time through work at Minute Maid and was blessed to have met him. I too was fond of the hilarity, levity, and passion for life he exuded. My prayers for your family and his friends that God will provide comfort to all.

John 6:63 - It is the Spirit who gives life, the flesh is no help at all.

Dick - may your Spirit have found Life now.

December 10, 2009

Dear Karen,
I am so very sorry. Please know that you and your children are in my thoughts and prayers.
Much love,
Linda Homan
St. Michael School

Chris Thompson

December 10, 2009

To the family and friends of Dick Lynn, you have my condolences. Dick and I met as I took a new role with The Minute Maid Company in 2002. He was a friend and mentor to me since that day. He was invaluable to me as we began building a team to run a new plant in Florida. I trusted his judgement and value his friendship. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.

December 9, 2009

Dick was God's gift to each of us.

Lori and Rich Brayer

Butsback Family

December 8, 2009

Our deepest sympathies to you Karen, Brian and Alison. How great for Dick to be home at last but how sorry we are for you to loose Dick so soon. We have you in our prayers daily and will have a mass said at Holy Family Church here in Tucson. All of our love to you and if there is anything we can do please let us know. Love and Hugs - Jim, Mary Sue, Melissa and Frank

Rod Branch

December 8, 2009

Dick was a dear friend. I am already struggling with coping with life going forward without my friend calling with some stupid joke that kept me chuckling for hours and struggling to retell it with the same hilarity as Dick. He was a mentor and buddy and the nights at the Astros games and hanging out with Milo were some of my best memories. Somehow, I think Dick is at the Gates of Heaven asking St. Peter, "Have you heard the one about the two guys at the Pearly Gates?" Dick, I love you like a brother, and I will pray for your family and friends in the tough days to come.

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