Dodge City - William "Bill" Eugene Lynch, 76, died October 26, 2012 at Trinity Manor, Dodge City.He was born on April 15, 1936 at Isabel, KS the son of Clyde and Pauline (Ziegler) Lynch.

Bill moved to Dodge City in 1950. He graduated from Kansas State University in 1957.Mr. Lynch was a Agriculture science teacher in Ensign for a few years before starting Lynch Feed Yard, where he was the owner and operator until 2002.Bill married Valerie Moore on July 31, 1999 in Dodge City,she survives. Mr. Lynch in his spare time enjoyed golfing, skiing, and fishing in Alaska.

He was a member of the First Christian Church, National Rifle Association, and the Kansas State Livestock Association.

He is survived by his wife Valerie of the home; son Bob Lynch and wife Teresa of Dodge City; two daughters Debra Coghill of Hays; Kristi Lacy and husband Jack of Garber, Oklahoma; step daughter Kim Rose of Dodge City. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Bob Lynch.

Funeral service will be held at First Christian Church on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at 10:30 AM with Dr. Phil Scott presiding. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Dodge City. Visitation will be at Swaim Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 from 12:00 to 8:00 PM. Memorials are suggested to the First Christian Church in care of the funeral home.