Birth date: Aug 23, 1921 Death date: Dec 28, 2013
Mr. Daniel G. Lewis, age 92, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2013 at his home in Norton Shores. He was born in Grand Rapids on August 23, 1921 to John and Lavina (Lampert) Lewis. Dan was a veteran of the United States Army Air Read Obituary
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My husband & I met Dan when he would come to Great Lakes Chili Dogs with his friend Don Dutmers in Grand Haven and after Don died, Ev would come with Dan. We would sit and have lunch with them and truly enjoyed hearing stories about their lives and their wonderful family. Betty Clark
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Lewis family. What a good man and what a great family he created. I love you all!
To the family of Mr Lewis,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of in this time of sorrow. I pray that God grant you comfort in knowing he is no longer in pain. The heavens now have another angel. Be sure to tell stories of Mr Lewis so that all of you can laugh, cry and share your memories of him. Rest in peace Mr Lewis
Grandpa Daniel Gerard Lewis was the smartest man I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. My dad says I remind him of my grandpa and if I could make that halfway true, I'd be ecstatic. He was a great, innovative man and now he gets to meet his wife of nearly 70 years (Evelyn June) in heaven, the greatest blessing he could ask for. Thank you God for relieving his pain and suffering and thank you grandpa for everything you've taught me in my life, it is beyond profound.
May your soul and all the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace.
Amen
Stacey and I love you beyond explanation and we always will. Goodbye.
I wrote this on January 17, 2013 after spending some time with Grandpa Lewis. He was a kind, loving man who I admire very much and will truly miss...
Today I spent the day with my Grandpa Lewis. He was born in 1921, and will be 92 in August. His health is not the greatest but it’s not in the worst either. His mind and his memory are very sharp. We played scrabble and we talked, and he talked and I listened. Today I learned many things about my Grandpa that I didn't know.
I learned how he met my Grandma. He was on a date with another girl in Grand Haven and saw Grandma from a distance. He felt at that instant that he wanted to get to know her better. She was with a girl that he knew so he spent the next day finding out where that girl lived so he could get to know Grandma. The rest is history! He paid $15 for the car he was driving at that time.
I learned that at one point in his life there were 13 people living in his house, including his siblings and their spouses and kids, and his grandparents. They survived on $12 a week that his dad made and he doesn't ever remember not having enough food. Their milk was delivered in glass bottles by a milk man with a wagon that was pulled by horses. In the summer the ice wagon would deliver big blocks of dry ice to keep their food cold. They would put a sign in their window, 50, 75 or 100 to let the ice man know what size ice block to deliver. They would run behind the ice wagon to get the small chips of ice that fell off of the wagon to eat to cool off.
He started a business with his brother in law and they turned it into a successful mattress store business. At one time, they had 11 stores in the West Michigan area. He credits Great Grandma DeWitt, his mother in law, for helping to make the business successful due to her smart business sense.
After his kids were grown he spent several years traveling with Grandma. They really enjoyed going to their place in Florida during the Michigan winters. His favorite place that he visited was Japan. He went there over 30 years ago with Grandma and another couple on a business trip to check out sewing machines for the mattress company.
He took an online college History class from Hillsdale a year ago. I wonder if they knew that one of their students was a 90 year old man who loves history? I learned that my youngest son has a lot in common with Grandpa; their love of airplanes, history, astronomy and the constitution. I wonder, is it a coincidence that they share the same first name?
What I liked most about my time with Grandpa today was how he would pause for a minute, look off into the distance and get a big smile on his face. Then he would chuckle and tell me a little bit more about a favorite memory. Today I was blessed to spend the day with my Grandpa.
LeAnn Szymanski
Uncle Dan, I have so many fun memories of my childhood spent with you and Aunt Ev. I often think of the times you stole me for a ride around the block or sat me on the table to admire the beautiful cake Aunt Ev just decorated then would allow me to swipe my little fingers across to lick the frosting! Or one of the many times we drove to Muskegon with a trunk full of ticking and then Id go in the back of the store to help push buttons. I remember when when my kids were born and you were so proud of the twins even taking Tyler on errands with you when we would visit. he enjoyed that and your stories. You will always hold a special place in my heart, filled with love and fond memories. Love, Lonnie xo
Grandpa, for many reason's you will be missed by me. Thanks for all the entertaining e-mails shared over the years. You have made me laugh, and think profoundly of the world we live in. You were able to share stories, jokes, photo's,political views, and the occasional video. Your voice came through during the reading of those e-mails so clearly,as we share a similar wit.I will cherish your loving words. I loved you dearly.Your grand child Trisha Mason.
Hello, I am Tina Edlund. My husband George & I used to own the Wagon Wheel Restaurant. Dan & your mom Evelyn were some of my favorites. Dan was a part of a group that would come in every morning that I called my "Ole guys". Sure did learn a lot about life for the 12 years that I was there from them. I am grateful that I was fortunate enough to have had him in my life.
On behalf of Bishop Baraga Assembly 474 I extend our sympathy to the family of Sir Knight Daniel G. Lewis.
Eternal rest grant unto SK Daniel Lewis, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
by Roger Routt
Faithful Comptroller
Ahh.... Grandpa Lewis! How do I know thee? Let me count the ways... Your Grandson Eric Lewis played Little League with my brother Andy Hradsky, my Dad, Dan Hradsky, co- coached at Hile Recreation with your son,Dan.... Our family would buy a mattress from no one but Acme....You frequented my friend Tina McGlaughlin Edland's diner, The Wagon Wheel, and Nino's, I then Married your other grandson Kip Griffin's Brother In-Law, Mike Wozny Jr. .... which made you Grandpa Lewis to my boys.... I would say our lives were destined to be crossed. You were a sweet, loving soul,and will be missed by all who knew you. How did I not know you were a pilot?? Because so many of our conversations were about beloved family members and friends, (including mine) and you were so humble, always putting their accomplishments first, I guess we just never got around to that subject. Set your Auto Pilot for Home, dear Friend!
Katie Rose Hradsky Andrews
