Richard "Rick" Lynch

Richard "Rick" Lynch, age 72 of St. Paul and more recently of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully at Apple Valley Health Care Center on Friday, June 13, 2025.

Richard George, the son of George and Dorine (Johnson) Lynch, was born in St. Paul. Rick graduated from Johnson High School and briefly continued his education prior to becoming a longtime Beer Salesman throughout the area. Rick loved the chance to visit and check-in with his clients and customers. Rick later worked in many customer service jobs throughout the area until his health wouldn't allow. Rick was united in marriage to Debra Dabruzzi and they were blessed with two daughters, Jacklyn and Erin, prior to divorcing later in life. Rick enjoyed fishing, bowling, being involved in the Maplewood Moose Lodge in many different capacities and was an avid Twins fan.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Rick is survived by his daughters, Jackie (Jon) Matzke and Erin (Jake) Jennie; grandchildren, Josephine and Justine Matzke and AJ Jennie; his former wife, Debra Lynch; and by other relatives and friends.

A Celebration of Rick's Life will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, July 11, 2025, at Starkson Family ~ Anderson Chapel of Apple Valley. Private family interment will take place at a later date.

Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family ~ Anderson Chapel of Apple Valley.