George Stuart Lynch

February 7, 1930 - June 30, 2016

George Stuart “Stu” Lynch, 86, of rural Bloomfield, Iowa passed away June 30, 2016 at the Bloomfield Care Center. He was born on February 7, 1930 in Moulton, Iowa to George Daniel and Alberta V. Gorman Lynch. He graduated from Moulton High School in 1947. George married Lois Marie Albertson on June 23, 1956 and the couple celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last week. George worked as a locomotive engineer for the Burlington Northern Railroad for over 40 years and was associated with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the United Transportation Union. He also raised cattle for many years. George loved playing the guitar and playing with his Australian Shepherd, Jack. In addition, he loved to spend time with his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He attended the Dunnville Baptist Church for over 50 years. George is survived by his wife, Lois Lynch; daughter, Rhonda Thomas of Nashville, Tennessee; two sons, Rick (Susan) Lynch, Rod (Stephanie) Lynch both of Bloomfield; eight grandchildren, Amanda Thomas of Muscatine, Iowa, Cassie (Ryan) Northup, Lincoln (Josie) Lynch, Lexis Lynch, Lydia Lynch, Lauren Lynch, Kelly Lynch and Alex Lynch all of Bloomfield; Six great-grandchildren, Mercedes Northup, Mac Northup, Landon Lynch, Jerett Lynch all of Bloomfield, Xander Martz, Jaime Gomez both of Muscatine; brother, Larry (Nancy) Lynch of Bloomfield; brother-in-law, Dan (Rebecca) Stansberry of Bettendorf, Iowa; and several nieces and nephews. George was preceded in death by his parents and sister-in-law, Darlene Stansberry. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at the Dunnville Baptist Church in Davis County with Pastor Marvin Martin officiating. Burial will be at the Sunset View Cemetery north of Moulton, Iowa. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Friday with the family present to greet friends from 5-7:00 p.m. at the Wagler Funeral Home in Bloomfield. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to the Davis County Fair.