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Richard Lynn

Bethalto |

Richard Lynn 71, passed away at 2:00 am Saturday March 16, 2013 at Rosewood Care Center in Alton with his family by his side.

He was born on August 12, 1941 in Alton, the son of Edward and Christine (Holloway) Lynn.

He married Teena Lynn on August 12, 1966 in Alton, IL.  She preceded him in death on February 14, 2011.

He was a machine operator for Olin Corporation retiring in 2002 and loved woodworking, video games and was an avid Star Wars collector.

He is survived by four daughters  Yvonne Lynn, Rixene Simmons, Leeann Lynn, andPamela Rawlings, all of Alton, eight grandchildren, Mike Greer, Tiffany Greer, Amanda Greer, Mike Caldwell, Tony Caldwell, Bethany Chappel, Brie Chappel, Rachel Rawlings, and four great grandchildren, Abigail Greer, Kashmir and Landon Greer and Jordan Rawlings.  

In addition to his wife and parents, he was also preceded in death by a son-in-law, Scott Simmons.

In celebration of his life, a visitation will be from 11:00 am until time of funeral services 1:00 pm on Tuesday March 19, 2013 at Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto with Pastor Tim Gill officiating. 

Burial will follow at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto.

Memorials may be made to the 5 A’s Humane Society.

Online condolences and guestbook can be found at www.eliaskallaandschaaf.com


Obit Provided By:
Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home

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