Obituary: Don Lewis
Author: Nick Rauser, on behalf of the Lewis Family
William Donald (Don) Lewis
Nick Rauser, on behalf of the Lewis Family
William Donald (Don) Lewis went home to his savior's arms on February 19th, 2025.
Don was born on February 21st,1941 to Clinton and Josephine Lewis in Townsend Mt. On March 4,1961 he married the love of his life Charlotte Norwood. Together they made a home for 4 children. He so loved each of his children and loved hauling them around to rodeo after rodeo. He spent many hours in the saddle himself teaching his kids how to team rope which was his passion. He also loved his mules and the many times packing in hunting camp and into the Bob Marshall Wilderness.
He worked on ranches in his very early working years. Drove lumber truck for Neifert and White Company. Eventually, he ended his career in construction building many Buttler silos, buildings and homes around the county. He was instrumental in building the roping barn and 4-H building at the fairgrounds.
Don never knew a stranger and had many friends. He leaves behind his beautiful wife of almost 64 years Charlotte, and his 4 precious children, Tammy & Dana Rauser, Tracy & Edwin Spatzierath, Shawn Lewis, and Trina & Kelly Liscum. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the highlight of his life. Nick, Blake, Brandy, Brittney, Dylan, Ashley, Raeann, Melissa & Andy; Trey, Trenton, Clyde, Blaine, Riley, Harper, Paxton, George, Olive, Aleigha, Briella, & Camden. His sisters are Gerry Kolczak and Doris Mingay.
He is preceded in death by his parents Clinton and Josephine Lewis, brother Charles, sister Mary Joe and granddaughter Melissa Hope.
Don will be missed by us all but we know he is in the arms of Jesus.
Cremation has taken place and at his request ashes will be taken to a special place. There will be no service at this time. Please visit https://www.aswfuneralhome.com to offer your condolences to the family.
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