John "Tom" T. Lynch, II
January 14, 1942 ~ May 17, 2013
John Tom Thomas Lynch, II, age 71 of Forest Lake, died unexpectedly on May 17, 2013 surrounded by family following complications from surgery. Preceded in death by parents, John T. Lynch, Sr. and Fran. Deeply missed by beloved wife, Kathleen; sons, John, III (Julie) and Patrick (Michelle); grandchildren, Danabri, Gannon, Nora, Kaitlyn, Dayna, Kyla, and Delaney; siblings, Kathie (George) Amble, Fran Lynch, and Michael (Meg) Lynch; brothers and sisters-in-law, Greg (Judy) Rademacher, John (Elfriede) Rademacher, Janine (Gary) Peterson, Michael (Lisa) Rademacher, Rita (Jay) Yamashiro and James Wicker; nieces and nephews; many relatives and friends. Tom was a 27 year employee of Buhler, Inc. and had been actively enjoying his retirement since 2004. He was a true blessing to his Parish, St. Peters Catholic Church, where he offered his faithful service in many capacities over the past 40 years. Tom also served his community through his involvement in local politics, serving 12 years as a Forest Lake City Councilman, and also serving for many years on the Comfort Lake Forest Lake Watershed District up to the time of his death. Tom also demonstrated his love for others through his service on the Board of the Forest Lake Community Helping Hand. He was also very active in Boy Scouts, guiding his sons through their scouting experiences and continuing in leadership positions with Boy Scouts for years beyond. Tom enjoyed being physically active, and looked forward to every moment he could spend downhill skiing in the winter. He shared his love of skiing with others by working as a ski instructor at Trollhaugen, where he was also able to teach his grandchildren to ski. Tom conveyed a genuine warmth to everyone he met and was a great conversationalist. He will be strongly missed for his deep devotion to his family, which he demonstrated in his selfless love and acts of kindness towards his cherished wife Kathleen and his children and grandchildren. Please join us to remember and celebrate Tom; Visitation 4-8 PM Tues. May 21st and continuing 9-10 AM Wed., May 22nd at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Dr. SW, Forest Lake. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Wed., May 22nd at Church of St. Peter, 1250 So. Shore Dr., Forest Lake. Family interment Calvary Cemetery, Forest Lake. Memorials preferred to Forest Lake Community Helping Hand.
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of John Lynch II – I am sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort in many beautiful memories of Mr. Lynch at this difficult time. The Bible gives us hope that soon the Creator will end all suffering, pain, and death. (Revelation 21:4) Also we have the hope of being with our loved ones when they are resurrected (John 5:28-29). The promise of Paradise, the perfect conditions God originally intended for mankind in the Garden of Eden will be fulfilled including God’s “will being done as in Heaven also up on Earth “(Matt 6:9, 10). It is hoped that you are comforted by the many promises in the Bible. (John 17:3).
I really enjoyed ski instructing with Tom at Trollhaugen. He was a great guy and very enjoyable to ski, teach and BS with. My prayers are with him and his family.
I enjoyed working with Tom on community issues and projects, and will miss him. He always kept a positive outlook and the communities best interests at heart. My prayers to Kathleen and the family.
Our love, thoughts and prayers to Kathleen and the
family. Being a member of St. Peters with the Lynchs
and also a neighbor, we got to know Tom for the
kind, caring person that he truly was. We will miss his
great smile greeting when meeting him out and about.
Thanks for sharing him with us, we are better for having
known him .
Tom was so very kind to me when I was appointed to the Planning Commission and when I came onto the City Council. He was patient with my questions, and fair and even handed in his votes. I appreciate how much the family shared him with the City; Forest Lake is much better for Tom’s caring and involvement in the City.
We want to offer our sincere sympathy to Kathleen and her family. The city of Forest Lake owes a deep gratitude for all of Toms service. He was a wonderful and caring man. He will be deeply missed. May he rest in peace