Paul R. Lewis

Paul R. Lewis, 85, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away peacefully, Saturday, June 22, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 12, 1934 in Mounds, IL. Paul proudly served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. He married the love of his life, Maxine Davidson, on October 25, 1958 in Freeport, IL. Paul was employed by Colonial Bakery for 38 years, retiring as a superintendent. He enjoyed traveling to Mountain Home, Arkansas, and looked forward to his daily drive with Maxine through Rock Cut. Paul loved fishing and being outdoors. He was the patriarch of our family and will truly be missed.

Paul is loved and missed by his loving wife of 61 years, Maxine; children, Randy Lewis and Marty Lewis; grandchildren, Torri (Ryan) Klingenmeyer, and Paul (Angela) Lewis; great-grandchildren, Hayley and Chelsey Klingenmeyer, and Riley Lewis; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his step-father, Sam Frans, brother, Jim Lewis and sister, Wanda Thrower.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Rd, Machesney Park, IL 61115 with a visitation to start at 1:00 p.m. Entombment in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the family