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Gilbert Lewis Obituary
October 2, 1937 - April 1, 2023
State College, Pennsylvania - Gilbert (Gib) Lewis, age 85, of State College, died April 1, 2023 at home. Born October 2, 1937 in Butler, PA, he was the son of the late Gilbert L. Lewis Sr. and Florence (Stehle) Lewis. On August 27, 1960, he married Linda (Davidson) Lewis who survives at home.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Selma (Lewis) King.
He is survived by 3 sons, Gary L. Lewis and his wife Nan of Corona, CA, Scott D. Lewis, his wife Lan, and their 3 children, Alex Lewis, Chris Lewis, and Athena Nguyen of State College, and Bruce A. Lewis of State College and many much-loved family members.
After working for many years as a Credit Manager with Spang/Magnetics Inc. in Butler, PA he retired in 2003.
Gib was an accomplished football player at Butler High School playing on both sides of the ball. He played Center and Guard at Westminster College and was honored as a Little All-American. He was also voted into the Butler County Hall of Fame in 1990.
He was active with his son's baseball teams as a Coach and Base Coach. He also served as a Coach and Treasurer for the South Butler Midget Football League.
After moving to State College, Gib got involved in High School Athletics as a timekeeper and ticket sales for football games.
Gib was very active in his church serving in many capacities.
Gib cherished his lifelong friends and meaningful relationships he established since moving to State College.
Memorial contributions in Gib's memory may be made to Centre County PAWS 1401 Trout Road, State College, PA 16801. An online guestbook may be signed, and condolences left for the family at www.hakygeorgianafh.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Gilbert Lewis
Rod Dietz .... Game Manager, Mount Nittany Middle School
April 15, 2023
Gib assisted me many times as a timer/scoreboard operator for the Mount Nittany Middle School boys and girls basketball games and as a member of the "chain gang" for middle school, 9th grade, and junior varsity football games. He just walked into Ron Pavlechkos office one day at State College High School and offered his services. That sort of thing just doesn't happen.
Rade Milich & Bonnie (Hackett) Milich
April 10, 2023
So sorry to hear of his passing. I worked at Spang briefly in 1987-88 and got to know Gibby and the boys in Accounting. Enjoyed Friday lunches at Jake´s bar with the gang. A great guy I will always remember. My mother graduated with Gibby and remembers him as a well liked fellow and a good football player. Rest in Peace Gib!
Greg Clemmer
April 10, 2023
I always loved Uncle Gib. He was such a nice guy! Just like his sister Selma, it runs in the family. Thinking of you guys- Marcy, Jeff, Bill, Gary, Scott, and Bruce. We always had a lot of fun anytime Uncle Gib was around.
Don, Diane, & Trevor Chester
April 9, 2023
We have so many wonderful memories of our times with Gib. Our lunches together and the weekly visits at our home were always full of laughter and stories. Gib always was interested in Trevor's special olympic accomplishments and praised him. We have missed him since we moved but thankfully Don and he kept in touch. Hopefully the wonderful loving care that the family gave him and kept him at home will give you peace going forward. Love, Don, Diane & Trevor
Donna Monzon
April 9, 2023
I am so sorry to lean of Gib's passing, Linda. So many memories of when we were all young and raising families. Gib, Dave Gamble, Carl divers and Bill Boyd played church League basketball. We wives would go to the games, then we would all go to someone's house for potluck and a game of Pokeno.
Teresa Nordberg
April 9, 2023
I have many fond memories of "Uncle Gib" and I will always remember his kind personality and caring ways. He was a wonderful family man and always made me feel like I was part of the family. Rest In Peace Uncle Gib.
My deepest condolences to the family
Larry McElwain
April 8, 2023
As a young boy raised on Mercer St I remember Gib. Always remembered as a good guy. RIP old friend.
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