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Wayne Lewis
WAYNE A. LEWIS
Marion
Wayne A. Lewis, 90, of Marion, passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 19, 2016.
A funeral service will be held at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church on 42nd Street on Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 11 a.m. Visitation will be Tuesday, Feb. 23, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Private burial follows the service at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. American Legion Post 298 will present military rites at the funeral service.
Wayne was born March 10, 1925, in Omaha, Neb., to Charles and Minerva (Kelly) Lewis. After graduating from high school, Wayne served in World War II in the U.S. Navy. After returning home from the war he got his bachelor's degree from Nebraska University. On June 18, 1950, he was united in marriage to Virginia Stenson in Hardy, Neb.
Wayne was an insurance claim representative for many years with American States Insurance Co.
Wayne is survived by his wife of 65 years, Virginia Lewis; his three daughters, Ann (Bruce) Erickson of Sandy, Utah, Denise (Scot) Osborne of Tucson, Ariz., and June (Kent) Reeves of Marion; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one sister, Eleen Loch of Omaha, Neb.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Iris Rasmussen.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Christian and Missionary Alliance 1622 42nd St. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402.
Online condolences may be made at www.cedarmemorial.com.
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