Donald B. Lynch, 82, a former Sporting Goods Agents Association board member and a 1989 SGAA Lifetime Sales Achievement recipient, passed away April 16, 2003 at his residence after a long illness. He began his career in hardware sales and eventually worked for Wigwam Mills as a sales rep.

Lynch co-founded Lynch-Bird & Associates, covering the Midwest as an independent agent and retired in 1998, after serving our industry for over 40 years. He is survived by his wife Betty and son Steven Lynch. Sympathy notes can be sent to their home at 3621 Thornwood Avenue, Davenport, IA 52806.