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Memorial service for Rick Lynch will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Gillette Memorial Chapel. Rick Lynch 74, of Gillette, WY passed away June 18, 2025 due to a motorcycle accident. He was born on October 18, 1950 in Beach, ND to Patricia and Thomas Lynch. He graduated from Beach High School in 1968. After graduation he went to work on the highway crew constructing the “new” I90. He eventually made it to Gillette, WY where he managed the Coast to Coast store for 10 years. Soon he found his dream job with Western Gas/ Anadarko.
He enjoyed all outdoor activities. His many interests included, Airplanes (flying), RC Planes, Goldwings, and NASCAR; of course, he was a Big “Ford” Guy. He was chapter director for "GWRRA" association, loving his Goldwing. He and his wife Connie traveled extensively both on the bike and off in the 26 years together. Rick also owned a used washer/dryer business, fixing them for “beer money”.
Rick is survived by his wife, Connie; sons, Scott and Jeremy; stepdaughter, Stephanie; stepson, Miles; grandchildren: Willow, Dylan, Hayden, Lexi, Landon, Kira and Jace. Sister, Roberta (Lynch) Fletcher of Milwaukee, WI; brother, Dennis Lynch of Pasco, WA; sister, Debby of Beach, ND; in-laws, Janie and Bob Richardson; along with numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Patricia; brother, Ben; sister-in-law, Donna and her husband Sonny Rhone. Memorials and condolences may be sent in care of Gillette Memorial Chapel 210 West 5th Street, Gillette, WY 82716. Condolences may also be expressed at www.gillettememorialchapel.com
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