Obituary of Lewis Ray Hartwell
Lewis Ray Hartwell, 79, of Monticello, IN, formerly of Winamac, IN, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Hickory Creek in Winamac, IN. He was born on July 17, 1942 in Caliente , NV to Ira Eugene Hartwell and LuRae Bagshaw. Lew was raised by his grandparents Ray and Pheby Louella Bagshaw.
Lew was a retired factory worker and truck driver. He had also worked as a dispatcher for North Express in Winamac. Lew served two tours in Vietnam in the US Air Force and US Army where he flew a helicopter and survived being shot down.
Lew enjoyed woodworking, winning at Yahtzee and Cubs baseball. He was a TV westerns fan and enjoyed listening to Jan and Dean. He especially liked to sit on the porch and watch the grandkids play. Lew loved to eat ice cream. He will be remembered by family and friends for his playful teasing.
Survivors include:
LeAnn (Don) Tunis, Winamac, IN Daughter
Courtney (Derek) Hall, Monticello, IN Daughter
Robert Lewis (Karen) Hartwell, Greensboro, NC Son
Michael Goude, Zimmerman, MN Son
Ronald Kozcar, Killian, TX Son
7 Grandchildren
Many Great- Grandchildren and Great-Great-Grandchildren
Bernadette Hartwell, Winamac, IN Former spouse and love of his life
Preceded in death by:
Ray and Pheby Louella Bagshaw Grandparents
Ira Eugene Hartwell Father
LuRae Bagshaw Mother
Letitia “Tish” Lucas Former Spouse
Andrea Goude Former Spouse
At Lew’s request no services will be scheduled.
Memorial Contributions may be made to funeral home to assist the family with final expenses.
Online Tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN.
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