Michael Henry Lynch, 73, of Rochester, MN, passed away on March 19, 2016 surrounded by his family.

Mike was born November 12, 1942, in Lanesboro, MN, to Edward and Myrtle (Andreas) Lynch. He graduated from Lanesboro High School and the University of Minnesota. On June 27, 1964, he married Claudette Drahota at Good Shepherd Church in Jackson, MN.

Mike spent his entire career in the farm equipment business. He started out with International Harvester, and moved often with the company early in his career before settling in Worthington, MN for 18 years. In 1993 he moved to Norfolk, NE, and was co-owner and general manager for Vacin, Inc., a John Deere dealer in Humphrey, NE. Mike retired in 2012, and shortly thereafter Mike and Claudette moved to Rochester.

Mike was a member of the Southeast Minnesota SCORE. He enjoyed being outdoors, long walks, golfing, and old time tractor rides. His pride and joy was his 1955 Farmall 400, originally purchased by his father and later found and restored by Mike. He was an avid reader, and enjoyed history and novels. Although disappointed throughout his life by the Vikings, Mike finally found a winner to cheer for in the Nebraska Huskers.

Mike is survived by his wife, Claudette; children Patrick of Sartell, MN, Todd (Jenny) of Hugo, MN, and Michelle of Brentwood, CA; two grandchildren, Zack and Jessica; sister and brother-in- laws, Nancy and John Gates, Marian and Roger Flink; and sister-in-law, Patricia Drahota.

He was preceded in death by his parents, father and mother-in-law Claude and Emily Drahota, and brother-in-law Bill Drahota.

The Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, March 23 at 1:00 p.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Rochester. Visitation will be 11:30 to 1:00 at the church. The Rev. Tom Loomis will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery Rochester.

Mike was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather and will be missed dearly by his family.

Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.