Thomas Edward Lynn Jr.

Thomas “Tom” Edward Lynn, Jr., 60, of Green Bay, WI, died unexpectedly of a heart attack on Monday, November 27th, 2017. Tom was born on May 21st, 1957 in Evanston, IL to the late Dr. Thomas and Joanne (Van Drisse) Lynn. Having lost his father at the age of 13 and the oldest of six children, Tom was thrown into a fatherly role as a bright-eyed teenager. In the face of tragedy, the siblings immediately bonded and remained thick as thieves while growing up on Langlade Road. At an even younger age, Tom met his beautiful bride Bethany (Temp) Lynn at Mayflower pre-school. They married on August 12th, 1978 at Resurrection Catholic Church. Tom, known as “Lynsey” to his high school classmates, graduated from Abbott Pennings in 1975 and the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis, MN in 1979. In 1984, after having three children in five years, Tom and Bethany moved back to Green Bay to be closer to loved ones. At that time, Tom embarked upon a decades-long career in both the banking and sales industry. Although many will remember him for his creative mind, gregarious personality, and witty sense of humor, Tom’s underlying passion was rooted in family and community. As an avid sports enthusiast and former high school and collegiate basketball standout, Tom used his likeable persona and strong leadership skills to help shape the lives of countless local students through coaching both grade school and high school basketball. When Tom was not giving back to the community, he was focused on raising his three children (Tommy, Heather, and Melissa) and caring for his lovely wife, Bethany, who has had type 1 diabetes for 60 years. While he was accomplished in many areas, Tom’s greatest pride was being a father. This trait was instilled by his late mother, Joanne, who remained a guiding influence throughout his entire life. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Bethany, children Tommy Lynn, Heather (Julian) Todd and Melissa (Joel) O’Brien, and siblings Diane Lynn, Mary (Mike) Dorsch, Robert (Gwen) Lynn, Julie (Ken) Ellerth, Catherine (Tom) Leggett and his dear mother-in-law, Carol Jean Temp. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and lifelong friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his grandparents, Edward and Phoebe Van Drisse and Dr. Clarence and Florence Lynn, and his father-in-law, James A. Temp. Family and friends may call at Resurrection Catholic Church, 333 Hilltop Drive, Green Bay, on Monday, December 4, 2017 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm. Visitation will continue at the church on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 from 9:30am until 10:45am. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00am with Bishop Robert Morneau officiating. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cotterfuneralhome.com. Cotter Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Tom’s name.