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Wilmington - Lewis Stat, son of Jacob and Sarah (Zutz) Statnekoo, passed away peacefully in Wilmington, Delaware on November 15, 2018 at the age of 101, leaving a loving family and a good name, after a long, fulfilling, productive, and wonderful life.
Lewis served his nation stateside in the US Army during WWII. He enlisted in 1943, was commissioned as an officer following graduation from Officer Candidate School, was discharged from active duty as a First Lieutenant in 1946, and continued in the Army Reserve until 1953. Always an innovative entrepreneur, Lewis was instrumental in the founding and successful operation of a multitude of businesses, including insurance and automobile sales, high precision machine parts manufacturing, restaurants, chemical manufacturing, financial services, commercial real estate, and others. He never stopped thinking about new ideas.
A member of the Rotary Club of Wilmington, Lewis was quietly and rightly proud of his volunteer service, especially his work for Jewish organizations. A lifelong supporter of Wilmington synagogues and Jewish and other community organizations, Lewis co-chaired (with his wife Mildred) Delaware's 1961 Israel Bonds campaign. A 1935 graduate of Wilmington High School, Lewis attended courses offered in Wilmington by the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and was an Honorary Alumnus of Hebrew University in Jerusalem.
Lewis was a "people person," made friends easily and had a knack for getting to the heart of any situation. His family, friends, and the broader community will miss him.
Lewis is survived by his loving wife of 77 years, Mildred K. Stat, his sister Rosalie Ableman, and by his children: Daniel Statnekov (Deborah), Diane Newsom (Jim), Richard Stat (Linda) and Joanne Hubble (Dave). He loved his family and adored his grandchildren, John "JJ" Stat Bernstein (Rachel), Elizabeth Chadwick (Craig), Michael Stat, Lisa Nielsen (Tyler), David Stat (Lauren), Steve Hubble (Aimee), Jacob Statnekov, Isaac Statnekov (Chaitra), and Eric Hubble, and his great-grandchildren Zachary and Sophia Bernstein, Blake and Eden Nielsen, and Sam and Max Hubble. He is also survived by many beloved nieces, nephews and relatives, including Mara Statnekov (mother of Jacob and Isaac) and step-grandchildren Brad Newsom, Chip Porter and Devon Porter. Lewis was preceded in passing by his parents, his sisters Anne Porter and Lee Zommick, and his brother Harry Stat.
Private graveside funeral services will be held in New York on Sunday, November 18, 2018. Shiva will be observed 7 PM Monday, November 19 and 7 PM Tuesday, November 20 at The Lorelton Assisted Living Community, 2200 West 4th Street, Wilmington, Delaware.
Heartfelt thanks to everyone for their loving support. In honor of his generous spirit, memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity.
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Jay Resnick
November 20, 2018
May his memory be a blessing. Our hearts are with you.
Jim Martin
November 19, 2018
Diane, JJ. Elizabeth, and Lisa,
My sympathy to you, and to your extended family, for the loss of Lewis, with my tribute of gratitude to have known him.
Sidney Smith
November 17, 2018
Dear, Mildred, Richard, Daniel and Stat Family,
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. We will always remember Lewis fondly. He was an example for all of Humanity to follow. We are all blessed to have Lewis with us for his 101 years. My family, Esther, Mark, Kathy and Myself (Sidney) were proud to know him on a personal level as well as doing business with him. Lewis's accomplishments and his generosity were boundless. A true "Mench". Irreplaceable.
With Much Love,
Sidney, Esther, & Family
Mark & Kathy Smith
November 17, 2018
Danny,
I only know you from FB postings, but always enjoyed your descriptions of your family life, especially your beloved grandfather. R. I. P. ( Requiescat in Pace ), Lewis, and Peace to all family in the thought that we will all meet again.
Jim Barkley
November 17, 2018
Danny - I'm very sorry for your loss.
M W
November 17, 2018
May you find comfort and peace from God and may his words soothe your hearts ls 25:8
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