Cleo Lewis, of Antigo, died Thursday, July 3, 2014 at his home under the care of his family and LeRoyer Hospice. He was 79 years old. He was born on October 23, 1934 in Langlade Co., a son of the late Tom and Beulah (Morgan) Lewis. He married Althea Hauschild on August 26, 2008. She survives.
He was a lumber jack and a sawmill operator throughout the Midwest for many years. He also was a truck driver in Detroit for his brother-in-law, Carl Messer and for 27 years he was a metal specialist at Cousineau Auto in Antigo until his retirement.
He enjoyed fishing, playing guitar and spending time with his family. He was also a mentor and favorite Uncle among young people. He was a devoted member of New Life Central Fellowship Church, a board member and men's group leader.
In addition to his wife, survivors include a son, David (Terri) Lewis of St. Cloud, FL; grandson, David J. Lewis of Orlando, FL; great-granddaughter, Zoey Grace Lewis of Orlando, FL; sister, Geneva (Carl) Messer of Deerbrook; two brothers, Noah (Carol) Lewis of Antigo and Harold Lewis of Antigo; a brother-in-law, Curtis Messer of Bryant; nephew, Larry Lewis of Antigo; niece, Susie Igl of Antigo; and many other nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by three sisters, Armella Messer, Marcella Shallie and Rosella Messer; and three brothers, Larry, Velvo and William.
A funeral service will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. at New Life Central Fellowship with Reverend Ervin Messer officiating. Burial will take place in Bent Cemetery, Bryant. Visitation will be Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home and Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. at church.
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Nothing but a two faced hypocrit
he was nothing but a drunk
The only man I knew as a father. Taught me work before play.
Papa Cleo, that's who he is to me. A lot of my best childhood memories are of me sitting on my Papa's lap while he played guitar and sang, usually with uncle Bob Darling. As we got older our time together got further and further apart. But i rest easy knowing that now he is in heaven with uncle Bob playing and singing for Jesus. And one day we will all! together again, together for eternity. I love you Papa
I remember Cleo as a young man when he stayed with his Grandma and Grandpa Lewis down by the Evergreen. They were our neighbors. Condolences to the family.
Cleo always had encouraging things to say at New Life Church I would look forward to his firm handshake and friendly greeting. Condolences to you Althea and to New Life, and family memebers.
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