Bruce Allen Lynch

February 8, 1936 - August 15, 2022

Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Inc.

419-645-4501 |

Friday 8/19, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Inc.

419-645-4501 |

Friday 8/19, 1:00 pm

Bruce Allen Lynch, age 86 of Findlay and formerly of Uniopolis, passed at 5:06 a.m., Monday, August 15, 2022 at Bridge Hospice of Findlay. He was born February 8, 1936 in Tiffin, Ohio to the late Bruce and Jessie Barlekamp Lynch. On June 18, 1961, he married the love of his life, Marilyn Sue Brant, who passed on September 18, 2018.

Bruce graduated from Old Fort High School in Old Fort, Ohio. After graduation, he joined the U.S. Army from 1954 – 1962 and was a Russian Interpreter. He retired in 1994 from General Dynamics working in accounting, property administration and the budget. While at General Dynamics he enjoyed being Santa Claus during the Christmas season. He was a member of the Redmen Club in Fostoria, past president of the Fostoria PTA and Jaycees. He had a passion for teaching and working with special need children. He will be remembered for his huge heart, always wanting to learn something new, and his love for his family.

He is survived by 2 sons – Nathan (Kelly) Lynch of New Riegel, Ohio; Paul Lynch of Lima; a daughter – Cheryl (Kevin) Mitchell of Marysville, Ohio; 6 grandchildren – Shaun (Jessica) Lynch, Jared Mitchell, Jenna (Julia) Mitchell, Lindsey (Scott) Morrison, Steven (Stephanie) Lynch, and Lillian Lynch; 9 great grandchildren – Chloe, Addison, Avery, Harper, Beckett, Levi, Elliann, Edison, and Daysalin; a sister –Margaret Fuston of Covington, KY.

He was preceded in death by 2 brothers – Arthur Lynch and Wayne Lynch; 4 sisters – Anna Warner, Betty Feasel, Patricia Charleston, and Eunice Acker.

A celebration of Bruce’s life will begin 1:00 p.m., Friday, August 19, 2022 at Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville. Rev. Jonathon Spyker and Rev. Pam Spencer will officiate. Burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery, near Uniopolis where military rites will be observed.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Friday, August 19, 2022 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cridersville Church of the Nazarene.

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We are sending love and prayers to you and the family during this difficult time. We will always cherish the many great memories with Uncle Bruce!

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So sad for your loss. He was a wonderful, kind and caring man. I remember fondly the years we all attended church together in Fostoria and lived down the alley from you all. Love to hear him sing "Jesus". He will be missed for sure, but we know we shall all meet at the marriage supper of the Lamb. Hugs and love and many prayers to all of you.

A big heart, indeed! As a lifelong friend of Nate, I learned at a very young age that Bruce was a giver and he influenced others to follow his lead. Always quick with a smile and always happy to see you, asking about your welfare and that of your loved ones. Stopping to shoot baskets as he got home from work... one of my favorite memories. We had our faith in common as well, and he exampled joy during this walk while faithfully working his mission field... a big one, as he made it a point to reach out to those fortunate folk who crossed his path... like me! Thankfully Bruce's legacy will not be lost as the apple did not fall far from the tree. But that's another story, in progress... by which I and my family are blessed!

With Love, Honor and Respect, Dear Uncle Bruce. Thanks for the Memories!

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