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Gerald Lynch Obituary

Gerald Frederick Lynch

Gerald Frederick Lynch, 93, of Tiffin, passed away at 9:38 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, at Mercy Health - St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo.

He was born Oct. 25, 1930, in Liberty Township, Seneca County, to Frederick and Agnes (Schetter) Lynch. He married Betty J. Burdick on Aug. 14, 1953, in West Millgrove, and she preceded him in death Nov. 13, 2018.

Gerald is survived by four children, David A. (Bambi) Lynch of Tiffin, Duane E. (Annette) Lynch of Sidney, Denise K. (Douglas) Cole of Findlay, and Dennis F. Lynch of Republic; four grandchildren, Melonie Rapp, Shawn Lynch, Katelin Cole, and Tanner Cole; three great-grandchildren, Patrick Lynch, Shelby Lynch, and Regina Lynch; brother, Eldon (Emma) Lynch of Arizona; and sister, Margaret Savoy of Elyria.

He was also preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Leonard and Charles Lynch.

Gerald was a 1949 graduate of Bettsville High School. He was a long-time Seneca County farmer and retired from Creeger Implement, Tiffin, in 1995 after over 40 years of service. He also served as a medic in U.S. Army from 1952-1954.

Visitation will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, until the time of Gerald's celebration of life at 11 a.m. at HOENING & SON FUNERAL HOME, 133 W. Tiffin St., Fostoria, Ohio, 44830. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery, West Millgrove. A funeral lunch and continued fellowship will then follow at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions are suggested to a local chapter of American Red Cross.

Online expressions of sympathy and shared memories may be made by visiting www.hoeningfuneralhome.com.


To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Advertiser-Tribune on Dec. 18, 2023.

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Rita (Kohlenberg) Cantu

December 21, 2023

Always felt like Gerald was Santa as he was the one that brought the new tractors that my father got!!! My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless.

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Wood County, West Millgrove, OH 43467

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