Frederick William Lewis
Frederick William Lewis, 89, died at home early Sunday morning after a long battle with prostate cancer.
A loving husband to Joyce; role model father to Kelly, David (Kristi) and Dan (Candace); mischievous and fun-loving grandfather to Jordyn, Zack, Danielle and Trevor; and a friend to many, he will be sorely missed.
He was born in Youngstown, Ohio to Myrtle (Briggs) and Frederick Lewis and is survived by his brothers, Don, Merle and Raymond, sister Charlotte (Leonard); numerous nieces and nephews and preceded in death by his brother Robert.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 19, at 11:30 a.m. at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Rogers City. A luncheon to honor and celebrate his life will be held immediately afterwards at the Rogers City Area Senior & Community Center, a place that he firmly believed in, was instrumental in establishing and very fond of gathering with his buddies for a little euchre and story telling.
Rogers City Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 607 will accord military honors immediately following church services.
Inurnment will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Hospice of the Sunrise Shore, 2078 W. M-32, Alpena, MI 49707; Presque Isle County Food Pantry, c/o Westminster Church, 125 W. Ontario, Rogers City, MI 49779; or Friends Together Cancer Support, 105 Prentiss St., Alpena, MI 49707.
Arrangements are in care of the Beck Funeral Home. Online condolences may be addressed through www.beckfuneralhome.org.