Timothy John Lynch

A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 9:00am – 11:00am with a Mass at 11:00am at ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH 7219 S. 27th St. Franklin, WI 53132.

Timothy J. Lynch of Oak Creek, WI peacefully passed into eternal life on Friday, March 13^th, 2026.  He was born in Milwaukee, WI on April 10^th, 1949.

Tim was born and raised on the south side of Milwaukee where he attended Our Lady Queen of Peace elementary school before heading to Milwaukee Boys’ Technical and Trade High School where he ultimately became a journeyman pipe fitter.

He was a patriot who served his country with honor and distinction.  He was very proud of his military service which took him to Germany & Korea during the Vietnam war era where he qualified as an expert marksman and made lifelong friends.  He was the recipient of the National Defense Service Medal and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.  He was also fortunate enough to be selected to go on the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight in 2023.  This meant the world to him, and he proudly wore the wristband until his last day.

Tim took pride in being a provider for his family.  Out of high school, he was awarded a full academic scholarship to the Milwaukee School of Engineering but ultimately chose to enter the workforce and start a family.  Money was tight at times, but he and Dorothy always found ways for their family to spend quality time together.  They took the kids to endless church festivals, numerous camping trips, trips to downtown Milwaukee to watch the circus parade, and going to the lakefront to watch the fireworks on July 3^rd.

Tim was very proud of his grandchildren and did everything he could to be a large part of their lives. Whether it was hosting sleepovers on weekends and at Christmas, babysitting the grandkids, buying anything they were selling as fund raisers, wearing their team gear or attending as many of their events as he could, he wanted to be present in their lives.

Tim kept a meticulous yard and could name every plant, flower or shrub in it.  He loved having his grandkids over to play in it….and of course help with some of the yard work while they were there.  This didn’t stop once they moved to Oak Park Place.  Tim kept a cache of yard tools in his car, which he called his garden shed.  He supervised as his family sprayed for weeds, trimmed around the garden beds, pruned trees and helped decorate outside his window with meaningful garden décor he and Dorothy acquired over the years.

Tim was definitely social.  He loved playing sheepshead with their card club, going to beer shows with his buddies, celebrating St. Patrick’s day, men’s and couples bowling leagues, playing horseshoes, throwing darts, brewing home brew, listening to live music, playing Euchre with his son-in-law, going out to dinners with Dorothy and going to car shows. If it meant going out and having a good time with family and friends, Tim was there.

Deer Path Resort in Conover, WI was their happy place.  He and Dorothy spent time there every summer for 30 years.  He cherished the time he was able to spend there with Dorothy, Lisa, Todd, their grandkids and some lucky guests.  The days were filled with fishing, boating, swimming, hanging out on the dock and playing countless games of cribbage at night.

He enjoyed completing the daily crossword to keep his brain sharp, which it was, until his last day.  Tim was always quick with a joke and was never short on stories, whether he had told them to you already or not.

Tim was the beloved husband of his wife of over 51 years, Dorothy J. Lynch, who preceded him in death in 2023. He was also a loving father, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend to all he met.  He is survived by his daughter Lisa (Matt) Koch, son Todd (Jeannine) Lynch, grandchildren Nicholas, Cael, Tiana, Oliver, and Nathaniel, his brother William Lynch, sister Janet (Wayne) Klamecki, in-laws Barbara & Robert Formaker, Leonard & Patricia Kreil, and Patricia Sunday, along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and their families.

He was preceded in death by his parents John and Lucile Lynch, in-laws Orville and Evelyn Kreil and brother Patrick Lynch.

Tim missed Dorothy immeasurably the past few years.  He put on a happy face when he was around people, but he was hurting and part of him was missing.  As much as we will all miss him here on earth, we know that he is now reunited with the love of his life, his greatest catch, Dorothy, in heaven.

Please join us to celebrate his life.  Services will be held on Saturday, March 28^th, 2026 at St. James Catholic Church, 7219 S. 27^th St., Franklin, WI 53132.  Visitation will be from 9:00am-11:00am with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am.

Thank you to everyone from Oak Park Place, his doctors, nurses, and everyone that helped him over the last few years, you know who you are.

If inclined, memorials may be made to the Multiple Myeloma Foundation, something that affected both Tim and Dorothy significantly.