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John Lewis Obituary
Mar 5, 1951 - Aug 25, 2023
Milan
John J. Lewis, 72, a lifelong resident of Milan, passed away peacefully Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, at home surrounded by his family after an extended illness.
He was born March 5, 1951, in Norwalk, to Marshall A. and Lois J. (Ackerman) Lewis.
He graduated from Milan/Edison High School in 1969. He was employed by GTE and Verizon for 33 years. He was a member of Norwalk Alliance Church.
He was an avid Edison Athletic Booster, having announced for Edison softball and volleyball teams and running concession stands. He was also a volunteer with Milan Melon Festival for many years and served as the grand marshal for Milan's inaugural Halloween parade in 2022. He always loved helping the community and being involved with his children and grandchildren's activities.
John is survived by his wife, Renee, whom he married Feb. 12, 2012; son, Elijah J. (Naseem) Lewis of Luthersville, Georgia; daughters, Amy Lewis (Maggie Lewis-Stevenson) of Milton, Delaware, and Stacey Lewis of Sandusky; stepchildren, Larry (Crissy) Koelsch Jr. of Berlin Heights, Brian (Julie) Koelsch of Norwalk, and Josh (Katie) Koelsch of Milan; 11 grandchildren, Ethan John, Quinn, Benjamin, Dawson, Brennan, Hannah, Gavin, Corbin, Isabella, Payton, and Sheridan; brothers, Larry (Brenda) Lewis of Brentwood, Tennessee, and Mike (Lori) Lewis of Milan; and many nieces and nephews whom he loved.
John was preceded in death by his parents; and twin sister, Jeanne Fox.
Visitation will be 3-7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28, 2023, at Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1 South Main Street, Milan. Private burial will take place at St. Anthony's Cemetery, Milan.
Those wishing to contribute to John's memory may do so to Edison Athletic Boosters, 2603 SR 113 East, Milan, Ohio, 44846, or Stein Hospice, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, Ohio, 44870.
Condolences may be shared online at www.grofffuneralhomes.com.
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Harvey, Susan and Carol
August 30, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Brenda Ried
August 27, 2023
Such a nice guy! God´s peace to his family!
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