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1947
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2020
Henry Lewandowski Obituary
Columbus, OH - Henry (Hank) Thomas Lewandowski was born 6/16/1947 in Hamtramck, MI. He passed away on 12/6/2020 in Columbus, OH after an eleven-day ICU battle with COVID-19.
He is survived by his wife of 12 years; Stacey Lynn Lewandowski of Columbus, OH.
He is survived by 3 children from a previous marriage (Arlene Michon 1970) ; Jeremy (Tonya) Lewandowski; Jessica (Hans) Hegge; Kristen Lewandowski; 2 children by marriage; Emma (Kannen) Murdock; Cailin (Zachary) Dzialowski. He is survived by 11 grandchildren and one on the way.
Hank's parents Stanley J. and Dorothy A. (Czeszenski) Lewandowski are deceased. He has 5 surviving siblings: Greg (Sharon) Lewandowski; Carol (Bob) Whiteley; Therese (Jeff) Lewandowski; Carl (Sally) Lewandowski; Phillip (Rebecca) Lewandowski
Hank moved with his family to Detroit, MI in 1960, next door to St. Raymond's Catholic Church. He graduated H.S. from St. Florian's in 1965 and was drafted into the Army where he served one year of basic training and one year in Vietnam. Shortly after returning from Vietnam he went to Wayne State University and received his Bachelor's of Science in Education Art and Social Science in 1974. He got his Master's Degree at Oakland University in Special Education In 1979 and then went on to achieve his education specialist degree. He completed a Certification Program in Autism Special Education and Teaching at Oakland University in 2005
He loved all outdoor activities and had a passion for sports, he loved coaching lacrosse and football for many HS leagues including the Catholic league in the Detroit metro area.
Hank's career encompassed being an art teacher as well as a teacher of severely emotionally impaired students for 20 years. Hank also specialized in Autism Spectrum Disorders teaching grades 9-12. He became an Intervention Specialist as well as a Facilitator for Crisis Prevention Intervention. Hank's entire career of 42 years was spent in special education.
Hank developed an Outward-Bound Program and a Ski club, working with students competing in the Special Olympics
Hank was cremated in Ohio. A celebration to be determined in MI in 2021. If you'd like to leave a message or donation: leafcrematorium.com;
or make a charitable donation to ohiohealth.com/foundation (Riverside hospital's greatest needs)
Hank was a devoted husband, father, and brother. We loved him and will miss him very much.
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Memories and Condolences
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Robert Lutz
January 2, 2021
Hank, I remember our days at Macomb ISD. Your competitive spirit and love for sport. That passion carried over to your work with special kids. You are missed.
Brad Nettles
December 16, 2020
Loved my time at CTPR working with Hank. I admired his passion for the outdoors, coaching football and living life to the fullest! Rest In Peace Warrior!
Mary Catherine Ann
December 16, 2020
On Behalf of those that are gone, and those who gave a gift of their life, for the lives of others. Whether, as a parent and or a teacher or a coach. Those who just sit with someone, just read to and for them. Deepest Sympathies for their loss and the loss of others on their Behalf. AT&T Retired MCA Braczyk Telephone Pioneers
Mary Catherine Ann Braczyk
December 16, 2020
Robert Schroeder
December 15, 2020
Hank, was a great friend, teacher, coach. He will be missed. Coaching and teaching with Hank was a privilege. Loved his enthusiasm, passion and skill in teaching and coaching. I have many great memories. My deepest condolences.
Joyce Suszynski McKissen
December 14, 2020
Our deepest sympathy to Hank's family.
From his cousins, Joyce Suszynski McKissen and Rick
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