Carl "Patrick" Lewis Jr. Obituary (1933

Carl "Patrick" Lewis Jr., 84, of Saybrook, passed away at 5:47 A.M., Wednesday, February 21, 2018, at Le Roy Manor, Le Roy, Illinois. A visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M., Saturday, March 3, 2018, at the Wesbein United Methodsit Church, 113 North Main Street, Saybrook, Illinois. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 A.M. also at the church with Pastor Wayne Giermann officiating. Calvert-Belangee-Bruce Funeral Home, Saybrook, Illinois, is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Saybrook Arrowsmith Fire Protection District. Mr. Lewis was born March 29, 1933, in Dallas Texas, a son of Carl P. Lewis Sr., and Neva Watson Lewis. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 65 years, Barbara E. Lewis of Saybrook, Illinois; brother, David (Kathy) Lewis of Lake in the Hills, Illinois; son, Cameron (Debbie) Lewis of California; grandchildren, Brandon Smith, Tyler Lewis and Ian Lewis all of California, and Daniel C. Lewis of Aurora, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Lewis of Saybrook, Illinois. Patrick, a former Mayor of Saybrook, Illinois, was a member of the Lion's Club, and the American Legion Squadron 427. He attended the Wesbein United Methodist Church. Our "Papa" did a lot to make his family proud. He served his country in the Korean War. As a political activist in his youth, Patrick participated in the Civil Rights movement and on August 28, 1963, he marched with Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He earned his PhD in 19th Century American History on the G.I. Bill, became a professor and eventually a University Dean and published author. An avid long distance runner, Patrick frequently outpaced the wind while completing numerous marathons. Every day, Patrick lived his life in a way that inspired those around him... He gave an impression of the kind of character worth striving for. Our Papa was beloved, and will be missed.