Class of 1944
1944 Graduation EditionPerry Daily Journal
Robert Lynch
– 17-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Lynch, 925 Ivanhoe, was born in Perry and has attended both grade and high school here.
He is a member of the Letterman’s club and the Alpha Eta. He has been a member of the student council in 1943-44 and in the junior play in 1942-43. He was also a member of the senior play cast in 1943-44.
Bob went out for football for five years and played quarterback. He was co-captain of the 1943-44 football team and won the Lion’s award in 1943-44, lettered as a junior and received honorable mention on the all state team.
He is in the naval reserve V-6 program and expects to be called soon after graduation.
After the war is over he hopes to be able to attend dental college.
Robert Eugene Lynch
September 15, 1926 – June 24, 1998
Robert E. Lynch, 71, of Edmond, OK, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 1998.
He was born September 15, 1926 to Charles and Frances Lynch of Perry, OK. He attended Perry public schools, and graduated from there. He earned a BS degree in commerce from Oklahoma State University.
Lynch married Carol Jean in 1953, and together they raised four children.
He was a veteran of WWII, Korea, and served in the National Guard for a total of 20 years. He served as a company commander of the Edmond 45th division, and retired as a captain.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and 2 brothers; Harold and William Lynch.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, June 27, 1998, at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Edmond, with burial to follow at Gracelawn Cemetery.