Clarence Lewis

84 year old, Clarence W. Lewis, of Wheatfield, passed away October 8, 2019.

On June 3, 1935, in Joliet, Illinois Clarence was born to James and Anna (McDonough) Lewis. Clarence married the love of his life, Frances Belmont in Mississippi on November 21, 1954. Clarence worked for LTV Steel at the 84” hot strip for many years, after serving in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the VFW of Hammond, and the Wheatfield American Legion Post 406.

Clarence is survived by his loving family: Bob (Lucy) Lewis, Roxanne Lewis, Patrick Scott Lewis, 9 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Clarence was preceded in death by his Parents: James Lewis and Anna Lewis-Stalzer, wife: Frances, son: Michael ‘Louie’ Lewis, grandsons: Mike ‘Mario’ Lewis, Christopher Lewis, brother: Bernard Lewis, and sister: June Gato.

Friends are invited to visit with the family from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 14, 2019, at the Boersma Funeral Home, 90 E. Grove St., Wheatfield, IN 46392. Military Services will take place at 7:15 p.m. on Monday night at the funeral home. Services for Clarence will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home with Father Paul Cochran officiating.

Interment will take place at a later date at Chapel Lawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Wheatfield Town Park