LEWIS, Kenneth A. 1946-2020

LEWIS, VANNEST, NIEDERT

Posted By: K.L. Kittleson
Date: 1/29/2020 at 20:11:14

Kenneth A. “Butch” Lewis Sr. (1946-2020)

WATERLOO, IOWA – Kenneth “Ken” Lewis Sr., 73, of Waterloo, died Friday, January 24, 2020 at UPH – Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.

He was born August 24, 1946 in Warsaw, IL, the son of Edward “Dude” and Bertha Vannest Lewis. He married Laura L. Niedert October 12, 1963 in Hamilton, IL.

Ken was employed with Black Hawk Plumbing, Leo Rooff Construction, and was partner with Dale Thompson in several business ventures. He was a supporter of the Midwest Grease Kings C.C.

Survived by: wife of Waterloo, five sons, Kenneth (Gail) Lewis Jr. of Reinbeck, Keith Lewis of Waterloo, Kendall Lewis of Waterloo, Kip (Brandi) Lewis of Waterloo, and Jason Lewis of Waterloo; nine grandchildren; twenty-two great grandchildren; and sister, Lena Hurt of Pontiac, IL.

Preceded in death by: son, Shane Lewis; great-grandson, Daxten, Lewis; three brothers, Charles “Walker”, Harry “Pud”, and Albert “DI” Lewis; and seven sisters, Nellie May Corbin, Mary Belle Lewis, Margaret White, Anna Mae Horton, Rose Howe, Ruth Crabtree, and Kathrine Rinnels.

Private family services will occur.

SOURCE: Richardson Funeral Service