Joseph Lewis Obituary
Joseph C. Lewis, age 82, of Fond du Lac, died Thursday, October 16, 2025, at his residence. He was born on September 12, 1943, the son of Gerald R. and Irene F. (Marvin) Lewis. Joe served in the United States Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Joe enjoyed flying model airplanes in his younger years and he raised exotic birds and bred orchids.
Survivors include his two sons, Donald (Nicole) Lewis and Gerald Lewis; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Richard (Dolly) Lewis and Lawrence Lewis; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Virginia and Mary.
There will be no visitation or service and cremation has taken place.
Services are in the care of Uecker-Witt Funeral Home, 524 North Park Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935. Additional information and guestbook can be found at ueckerwitt.com
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