Richard Lynch, 96, died Sunday, September 13, 2020 at the Tomah Veterans Home. He was born on December 27, 1923 in Horicon, Wisconsin the son of Lee and Ruth (Evans) Lynch. Richard graduated from Horicon High School and received his Bachelors Degree from the University of Wisconsin. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corp, serving in WWII and the Korean War. He was on active duty for 4 years and 30 years in the reserves. Richard was awarded several Purple Hearts. On November 27, 1948, he was united in marriage to Helen Ferguson. Richard worked at American Family Insurance in Madison for over 25 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards and bingo, gun shows and anything involving the military. Richard was a very loving and caring father and grandfather. He will be missed by all that knew him. Richard is survived by his children: Patricia (Pat) Butler, Nancy Lynch, Edgar Lynch; 4 grandchildren: William, Joey, Gary, Shannon; 4 great-grandchildren: Jacqueline, Patty Jo, Joseph, Aiden; 5 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 11:00 AM the Pratt Memorial Chapel with burial to follow at the Woodstock Cemetery with Military Graveside Rites to be conducted by the Local Military Memorial Honors Unit. Visitation will be held at the Pratt Memorial Chapel on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 from 10:00 AM until the time of the funeral at 11:00 AM. The Pratt Funeral and Cremation Service is assisting the family with their arrangements.