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Obituary | James Lewis, 84, of Wisconsin Dells formerly of the Town of Barton

October 22, 2020 – Town of Barton, WI – A former State Assembly Representative for the Washington County area has died. James Robert Lewis, 84, of Wisconsin Dells, WI, passed away Friday, October 9, 2020 at his home, surrounded by family.
James Lewis, Sunseed Natural Foods

Lewis was elected in 1972 to a newly created 53rd Assembly District which represented portions of Washington County, Dodge County and Fond du Lac County.  In 1974 Lewis edged Mary Panzer in a Republican primary. He then won reelection in 1976 and 1978.

James was born May 3, 1936 in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Howard and Eleanor (Seger) Lewis. Together with his wife, Deborah (Batzler) Lewis, James co-owned and operated Sunseed Natural Foods in West Bend, WI, for 30 years, he served as president of the Mid-American Health Organization and most importantly, he enjoyed being a Pastor.

James ministered to many through Bible study, as a Sunday school teacher and through his home ministry, Christian Bible Fellowship.

James is survived by his wife, Deborah, of Wisconsin Dells; children, Elisha (Lewis) and Nicholas Betts, Elisabeth Lewis and David Lewis; grandchildren, Jacob Smith, Rebecca Smith, Isabella Betts, Evalynn Betts, Oliver Betts and Asher Wilson as well as many nieces, nephews and other extended family.

James was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Eleanor (Seger) Lewis; in-laws, Downer and Joy (Riffel) Kilby and Hilary and Darlene (Otto) Batzler; brothers, Howard Lewis and William Lewis and children, Stephen Lewis and Debra (Lewis) Smith.

A Graveside Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Spring Grove Cemetery in Wisconsin Dells with Chaplin Magi Wehner officiating.

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 NIV

SERVICES
Graveside ServiceSunday, November 01, 2020
11:00 AM

 

Spring Grove Cemetery
Highway 23
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
 
Election details courtesy State of Wisconsin Blue Book

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