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Clifford H. Lewis
1920 - 2016
Clifford H. Lewis
1920 - 2016
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BORN
1920
DIED
2016
Clifford Lewis Obituary
Clifford H. Lewis, joined his wife of 75 years, Irene, on July 12, 2016.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 AM at Feldner/Ritchay Funeral Home in Nekoosa. Cynthia Schooley will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery with military rites by Nekoosa VFW Post 5960. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 3:00 until 6:00 PM at the funeral home and Monday from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Online condolences may be expressed at ritchayfuneralhome.com.
Clifford was born on January 25, 1920 in Nashwauk, MN, to Mary (Neugert) and Hubert Lewis. He married Irene Saunders on August 22, 1940 in Wisconsin Rapids. She died July 16, 2015.
Clifford proudly served his country in the Army during WWII. During the war he earned the Bronze Star Medal. He belonged to the American Legion for 75 years.
Clifford and Irene enjoyed life to the fullest. They loved family gatherings and especially watching all of the kids playing. They loved camping at their place in Lake Tomahawk and with the Bow Club in Babcock, with lots of family and friends. They also liked traveling, especially Lake Mojave, in AZ. Clifford was an avid hunter and fisherman, with many bucks to his credit. He was always known for a "good story".
He retired from NEPCO/Georgia Pacific in 1981 after 45 years of service.
Clifford is survived by 4 children, Sharon (Donald) Iverson of Wisconsin Rapids, Terry (Bonnie) Lewis of Nekoosa, Brenda Jackson of Wisconsin Rapids, and Dean (Vanessa Kenaston) Lewis of Springview, NE. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, Robert (Martha) Schooley, Kimberly (Gregg) Fox, Scott (Kim) Schooley, Cynthia Schooley, Amy (Jodi) Wilke, Daniel (Diana) Schooley, Chad (Kristen) Lewis, Jerilyn (John Honeycutt) Warner, Lori (Chad) Brost, Jacob Lewis, Kim Iverson and 34 great grandchildren, and 22 great-great grandchildren and a brother, Ronald Lewis of Nekoosa.
He was predeceased by his parents, loving wife Irene, brother and sister in-law Clarence and Florence Lewis, infant brother Lester, sister and brother in-law Opal and Fred Fierke, sister in-law Betty Lewis, great grandson David Schooley, and grandson David Iverson.
We would like to thank the Renaissance staff and Aspirus Hospice for their warm and tender care of Dad. It is greatly appreciated.
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George & Dar Marcoux
July 16, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Lewis family, Having worked with Clifford for many years. he made the job so much more enjoyable. They were a fun couple to be around.
Travis and Tammi Zellmer
July 14, 2016
Terry/Bonnie and family,
Sorry to hear about your loss. Maggie was fun to hunt with over the years. We all have a lot of memories. He was an outstanding member of the Tracker's Bow Club, and many people learned a lot from him. It was fun camping at his land by Cranberry Rock.
Nancy Oltesvig
July 14, 2016
Our condolences to the Lewis family. Clifford and Irene always held a special place in our hearts. Now they are both resting in the arms of our Lord. It was a privilege to know Clifford. He was and is a man to look up to. Eternal rest grant them and may perpetual light shine on both of them. May they rest in peace. They are in our prayers.
Diane, Nancy, and Rita Oltesvig
Nancy Oltesvig
July 14, 2016
Clifford will join Irene in a special place in our hearts. It is hard to think of them separately. What a truly wonderful couple, now both in the arms of our Lord. We will keep Clifford in our prayers. He truly was a man to look up to. God Bless. Diane, Nancy, Rita and Tom Oltesvig
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Jake and Marge Ceplina
July 13, 2016
Our Deepest Sympathy to the Entire Lewis Family. Wow just noticed the passed just about a year to the date .. Now enjoying each other again.. What a Wonderful Ride of Life they had and raised a wonderful Family.
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