Brian Evan Lynch

Brian was born in La Crosse on May 26th, 1934 to Robert and Gertrude (Hansen) Lynch. His early childhood years were spent in the St Louis, MO area where his father was completing his education as a dentist.

Returning to La Crosse, Brian attended Training School – part of the La Crosse State University – from Kindergarten through 9th grade. He then attended Central High School graduating with his classmates in 1953. He started college at University of Wisconsin, Madison until he joined the Army. After completing his Army service, Brian returned to Wisconsin to spend time at the family cottage in Chetek where he met the love of his life Jane Reinhold. Brian and Jane were married June 14th, 1958, Flag Day, in La Crosse and honeymooned in Chetek. Both continued their education at Eau Claire University of Wisconsin. Brian graduated and further continued his education at Thunderbird International School of Marketing in Glendale, AZ.

Following his graduation he was hired by Goodyear Aerospace of Litchfield Park, AZ. He was involved in the sale and service of radar and sonar equipment to friendly foreign governments and traveled much of the world in that pursuit. He remained at that job his entire career. He retired in the early 1990’s.

Brian and Jane raised their three children in their loving home in Glendale AZ. Brian’s time at home in Glendale was filled with countless hours of involvement with the Boy Scouts of America as Committee Chairman and then Scoutmaster. He accompanied his troop on many hikes into and across the Grand Canyon, on trips to Mexico to complete Skin Diving Certification, and yearly trips to Camp Geronimo in Payson AZ.

In retirement, Brian and Jane spent many happy years summering in Chetek at the family cottage and spending winters in their Glendale home. Brian stayed busy with his love of golf, his dogs, target shooting, and becoming a nationally recognized researcher and collector of historical ammunition cartridges.

Brian was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Gertrude Lynch, his in-laws Fritz and Kay Reinhold, his brother-in-law and sister-in-law Fred and Pat Reinhold, and a nephew, John Wiebke.

Brian is survived by his wife of 57 years Jane. He is also survived by his children Whitney (Karen) Lynch, Robert (Debbie) Lynch, Amy (Brian) Lynch-Gracias and grandchildren Danielle, Bethany, Hannah, Haley, Sierra, and Aaron. He is also survived by his sister Monica (Brad) Wiebke Peterson and her children James and Victoria.

Brian will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

A memorial service will be held at A L Moore Grimshaw Mortuary, 710 W. Bethany Home Rd. in Phoenix on Saturday, September 12 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be given to the Phoenix AZ Humane Society, the Boy Scouts of America, or the 2nd Amendment Foundation.