Richard, of Farmington Hills, former owner of Freeman-Darling Construction Co., Livonia, entered eternal life at home on Monday evening, October 24, 2022. He was 92 years old.

Richard was born May 3, 1930, to the late Walter and Laura (Lewand) Lynch. He married Lynda J. (Sepanek) on October 2, 1965, at St. Basil Catholic Church, Eastpointe.

Surviving are his beloved wife of 57 years, Lynda; devoted daughter, Julie (Russ) Lewis; adored grandchildren, Riley Christian and Erica Lyn Laycock; his sister, Dolores (the late Calvin) Matthews; sisters-in-law, Gail Sepanek and Sheryl Alef; brother-in-law, Ronald Sepanek; and many nieces and nephews. Richard was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Patti Sepanek, brother-in-law, Donald Sepanek, and his niece, Laurel Matthews-Lechnyr.

The family will receive guests at the Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home on Thursday November 3, from 2-8 pm, with 7 pm prayers and remembrances.

Richard's funeral mass will be celebrated Friday morning, November 4, at 10:00 am, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 23615 Power Rd., Farmington. Military funeral honors will conclude the mass.

Richard's interment is scheduled for Friday afternoon, November 4, at 3:00 pm, at Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens in Novi.

Memorial tributes are suggested to the American Heart Association or Unbound Child Sponsorship .

Kindly keep Richard and his family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.