Born in Princeton, Ind., he was the son of Gerald and Rovilla Lykken.
He moved to Texas at the age of 20 and graduated from North Texas State University with a master's degree in accounting. He worked as a certified public accountant in the Dallas area.
He is survived by his daughter Shannon Lykken, Chestnut Hill, Mass.; sisters Susan Pleiss, Indianapolis, Kristine Dawson, Princeton, and Mary Giordano, Sarasota, Fla.; brothers John Lykken, Richardson, Texas, and Kim Lykken, Carmel, and numerous extended family members.
Services are pending. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

