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Lewis William Dye

1944 - 2016

BORN

1944

DIED

2016

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Schoedinger Margarum Northeast

1051 E Johnstown Road

Gahanna, Ohio

Lewis Dye Obituary

Dye Lewis William Dye, was born on October 23, 1944 in Marion, Ohio and died on February 17, 2016 at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. "Lew" graduated from Mount Vernon Academy in 1962, the Ohio State University in 1967, and Capital University Law School in 1971. Lew was an avid fisherman and small game hunter. He played polo with the Columbus Polo Club and fox hunted with the Rocky Fork Headley Hunt Club and was a member of New Albany Country Club. He was preceded in death by his mother Elsa Colby and brother Timothy Dye. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Geraldine Dye; brother, Clovis Dye; children, Abby Dye and Lewis Timothy (Molly) Dye; and grandchildren, Clara and Drew. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST, 1051 E. Johnstown Rd., Gahanna, with Chaplain Susan Kyser officiating. Interment will take place at Chapel Heights Memory Gardens in Marion, Ohio on Monday at noon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Cleveland Clinic at www.clevelandclinic.org. To leave online condolences visit www.schoedinger.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Feb. 18 to Feb. 19, 2016.

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Bob Fine

February 12, 2022

Miss you every day.

Ples Dye

February 24, 2016

Sorry to hear of Lewy's passing, he was an inspiration to me, and we were proud of all his accomplishments, He was my cousin. Prayers for the family.

Cindy Dhume

February 22, 2016

I spoke with Mr.Dye on the phone quite a few times and enjoyed his stories-he made my day brighter by talking with him. Sincere sympathy and prayers for the family and friends.

Bob Holland

February 20, 2016

I was a fellow student with Lewis at Mount Vernon Academy. May he rest in peace.

Lew last year at his FL condo

Bob Fine

February 20, 2016

Lew and Gerri at his cigar bar

Bob Fine

February 20, 2016

Lew with Joseph at my birthday dinner 1/2015

Bob Fine

February 20, 2016

Lew and Marvin Axelrod at my daughter Lizzy's funeral lunch at Corky and Lenny's

Bob Fine

February 20, 2016

Lew 2 weeks ago at his Boynton Beach condo

Bob Fine

February 20, 2016

Olga Yellin

February 20, 2016

My sincere condolences to Gerry and the family. Lew was a high school classmate at MVA, Class of '62, and will be missed. Rest in peace, Friend.

Walleye Fillets :)

David Lippy

February 19, 2016

Settling in for an evening of fishing Lake Erie

David Lippy

February 19, 2016

Evening Sunset on Lake Erie

David Lippy

February 19, 2016

David and Lew

David Lippy

February 19, 2016

Lew & Jeff

David Lippy

February 19, 2016

Night fishing

David Lippy

February 19, 2016

David, Jeff and Lew with Walleye catch

David Lippy

February 19, 2016

Checking out the horizon

David Lippy

February 19, 2016

Captain Lew

David Lippy

February 19, 2016

February 19, 2016

Lue was a longtime friend,going back to our college days.I have a lot of wonderful memories .He lived life to the fullest,he will be missed, Our condolences to Jerry and family . John and Loretta Fill

john Fill

February 19, 2016

Lue was a longtime friend going back to our college days . I HAVE a lot of wonderful memories of our good times,he lived life to its fullest. He will be missed. Our condolences to Jerry and Family .John and Loretta Fill

Collage Buddies

John Fill

February 19, 2016

Carole and Jay Mason Stahan

February 19, 2016

I will miss the insightful discussions we had on business and politics, particularly those that brought about humor and a smile during our conversations. Our condolences to Gerry and Family.

Lew and Geri last year at his cigar bar.

Bob Fine

February 19, 2016

Lew was like a brother to me. He was larger than life. He always had a pipe or cigar lit down here in FL. I will miss him every day.
Bob Fine

David Bruck

February 18, 2016

Lew Dye was also a rugby player in his youth and remained a supporter of the Scioto Valley Rugby Club. He bought and loaned a Club House to the Scioto Valley for many years. To Gerry his wife and the kids, our hearts go out. Lew was a great friend to the rugby community in Columbus and he will be dearly missed by all.

Harland Hale

February 18, 2016

Lee was a great man. He always brought a smile to your face when you saw him. He must a man who lived life to the fullest. He was truly a person who did it all. My condolences to the family, especially Tim

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Memorial Events
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Feb

21

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Schoedinger Margarum Northeast

1051 E Johnstown Road, Gahanna, OH 43230

Feb

21

Service

11:30 a.m.

Schoedinger Margarum Northeast

1051 E Johnstown Road, Gahanna, OH 43230

Feb

22

Interment

12:00 p.m.

Chapel Heights Memory Gardens

Marion, OH

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1051 E Johnstown Road, Gahanna, OH 43230

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