Gardner Lewis

Gardner "Gus" Lewis, 84, of Mansfield, Ohio passed away on Monday, August 29, 2016 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Calvin and Dorothy (Thomas) Lewis on December 3, 1931 in Vanceburg, Kentucky.

Gardner grew up in Vanceburg and attended Lewis County High School. He then went to serve in the Army in the Korean War from 1949-1953. Gardner came to Mansfield seeking employment, and found work at Westinghouse and Empire Detroit Steel. He loved woodworking, gardening, and hunting. Gardner's wife and family were his life. He was married to the love of his life, Mona, for 59 years. Gardner was a member of Venus 152 Masonic Lodge.

Gardner is survived by his loving wife, Mona (Stone) Lewis; two sons, Barry (Sally) Lewis, and Michael (Gina) Lewis; grandchildren, Megan Lewis, Rhiannon (Adam Greter, fiancé) Lewis, Cody Lewis, and Wesley Lewis; and several nieces and nephews.

Gardner was preceded in death by his parents; and sister and brother-in-law, Doris and Gene Burton.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 1, 2016 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 100 S. Lexington Springmill Rd, Ontario. A Masonic service will be held at 8:00 pm. A funeral service, officiated by Rev. Clifford Earl Tackett, will be held on Friday, September 2, 2016 at 1:00 pm, also at the Ontario Home. Burial will follow at Mansfield Memorial Park with military honors by Richland County Joint Veterans Squad and the United States Army Honor Detail.