1929
Robert
2015
Robert William Lewis
March 28, 1929 — July 28, 2015
Robert William Lewis Sr., 86 of Indianapolis passed away July 28th, 2015. He was admired and loved by many. He was the ideal father and husband. He loved sports, especially football. He was a coach for CYO (Catholic Youth Organization) and Lincoln Middle School in Pike Township. Robert was also a lector for mass for over 15 years at the St. Vincent Hospital.
He was born March 28th, 1929 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He was raised by his mother, Elizabeth Lewis and father, Leonard Lewis Sr. along with his brother, Leonard Lewis Jr. and sister, Elizabeth Sola. He married the love of his life, Beatrice Margaret Hartranft, in Lancaster on February 12th, 1953.
He graduated from Valley Forge Military Academy in 1948. He was commander of his platoon as well as the president of the student council. He then went on to serve 4 years in the United States Navy and eventually graduated from Franklin & Marshall College in 1955 and earned a bachelor's degree in business. He was a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. Football and wrestling were some of his favorite pastimes as a youth, but what he enjoyed most of all was spending time with his family. He was beloved for his wit and sense of humor.
He worked at Lowe's for 20 years full time until the age of 84 as a salesman of lawn and garden equipment. Robert was known by his beloved customers as Coach. He received an award for outstanding salesmanship for the sales of 6 million dollars of merchandise over the years and received a silver watch upon retirement. He will be greatly missed by many.
Robert is survived by his wife, Beatrice Lewis; his sons Robert Lewis Jr.(Linda), Kevin Lewis (deceased), Stephen Lewis(LeeAnn)and daughter, Melissa Lewis. Grandchildren; Sean Lewis, Vanessa Morrison, Maggie Broyles, Danielle Flynn, Stephen Lewis and Nick Poore, and his great-grandchildren Isabelle Murphy, Audree Lewis and Elina Poore.
Services will be held at A.R.N. Funeral and Cremation Services 11411 North Michigan Road Zionsville, IN 46077, on Monday, August 3rd with visitation from 4:00 to 6:00 pm and a service beginning at 6:00 pm. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Alzheimer's Association of America.
He was born March 28th, 1929 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He was raised by his mother, Elizabeth Lewis and father, Leonard Lewis Sr. along with his brother, Leonard Lewis Jr. and sister, Elizabeth Sola. He married the love of his life, Beatrice Margaret Hartranft, in Lancaster on February 12th, 1953.
He graduated from Valley Forge Military Academy in 1948. He was commander of his platoon as well as the president of the student council. He then went on to serve 4 years in the United States Navy and eventually graduated from Franklin & Marshall College in 1955 and earned a bachelor's degree in business. He was a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. Football and wrestling were some of his favorite pastimes as a youth, but what he enjoyed most of all was spending time with his family. He was beloved for his wit and sense of humor.
He worked at Lowe's for 20 years full time until the age of 84 as a salesman of lawn and garden equipment. Robert was known by his beloved customers as Coach. He received an award for outstanding salesmanship for the sales of 6 million dollars of merchandise over the years and received a silver watch upon retirement. He will be greatly missed by many.
Robert is survived by his wife, Beatrice Lewis; his sons Robert Lewis Jr.(Linda), Kevin Lewis (deceased), Stephen Lewis(LeeAnn)and daughter, Melissa Lewis. Grandchildren; Sean Lewis, Vanessa Morrison, Maggie Broyles, Danielle Flynn, Stephen Lewis and Nick Poore, and his great-grandchildren Isabelle Murphy, Audree Lewis and Elina Poore.
Services will be held at A.R.N. Funeral and Cremation Services 11411 North Michigan Road Zionsville, IN 46077, on Monday, August 3rd with visitation from 4:00 to 6:00 pm and a service beginning at 6:00 pm. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Alzheimer's Association of America.
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