Charles "Ed" Lewis

Charles E. “Ed” Lewis, 85, of Van Wert passed away Saturday morning, January 15, 2022, at VanCrest of Van Wert.

He was born on January 31, 1936, in Middle Point to the late John W. Lewis and Fara J. (Carmean) Lewis. On October 21, 1958, he married Judith A. “Judi” (Jenkins) Lewis and she passed away on July 23, 2004.

Family survivors include one son, Bret D. (Melissa) Lewis of Van Wert; two granddaughters, Jordan (Adam) Saunders of Van Wert and Hayley (Tyler) Kraner of St. Marys; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Sharon (Dick) Wreede of Delphos and a sister-in-law, Betty Lewis.

Ed was a 1954 graduate of Van-Del High School and served in the US Army. He retired in 2006 from Ley Equipment in Van Wert after 50 years of service and was a lifetime member of the VFW Post #5803 in Van Wert. Ed loved to watch his Ohio State Buckeyes and root for the Cleveland Browns.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Dawn Renee Brown-Endicott and his brother, Richard Lewis.

A private family graveside service will be held at a later date. Calling hours will be on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Cowan & Son Funeral Home from 2:00-7:00 p.m. Interment will be at King Cemetery, Washington Township, Van Wert County with combine military rites by the American Legion Post #178 and the VFW Post #5803 of Van Wert.

Preferred memorials are to the VFW Post #5803 or Donor’s Choice.

Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded at cowanfuneralhome.com, Tribute Wall.

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