Steven W. Lewis

Steven “Steve” Wayne Lewis
March 20, 1953 ~ June 24, 2024

On Monday June 24, 2024 the Lewis family unexpectedly lost a loving brother, husband, father and papa.

Steven “Steve” Wayne Lewis, 71, passed away from a heart attack in Watertown, SD while traveling home from a family reunion. All three of his daughters were blessed to be able to express their love over the phone before he peacefully passed with his wife by his side.

Steve was born in Greencastle, Indiana on March 20, 1953 to Arlando & Naomi (Ferrand) Lewis. He was one of nine children. On July 18, 1980 Steve married Koren Redmann while stationed at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO.

Steve’s strong work ethic and perseverance began at the early age of 11 when he started his first job. He rode his bike (uphill both ways… in the snow) to work at a chicken farm for 50 cents per day. At 18, Steve enlisted in the US Army where he proudly served for 20 years as a combat engineer. While in service, he deployed in support of Operation Desert Storm. He retired in February 1992 as a First Sergeant. Steve then went on to work as a corrosion technician for Pipeline Services and Fox-1 for 27 years. He retired from the workforce in September 2021 to spend his retirement days in his vegetable garden.

Steve was an avid gardener and feeding the community fed his soul. He was even known to let people go grocery shopping in his freezer. He loved to fish, hunt and made the most amazing deer jerky and sausage. Steve was a handyman and (although sometimes with a heavy sigh) could fix anything his wife and daughters brought his way. His highest priority was being a provider and always made sure his family was well cared for. His signature dance moves deserve a shout out as well. He never missed an opportunity to throw down his cane and bust a move with his daughters and grandchildren.

Steve is survived by his wife, Koren Lewis; daughters, Stephanie (Rocky) Ormiston of Kismet, KS, Kristen (Brandon) Calderon of Colorado Springs, CO, and Hanna (Adam) Zerr of Vine Grove, KY; daughter-in-law, Carrie Lewis of Rockwall, TX; grandchildren, Mila Ormiston, Aliyah and Amaiya Calderon, Sebastian, Stefen, Grace and Faith Zerr, Bryce Lewis, Ian Ballew, Gage Vasquez; great grandchildren, Marshawn and Kion Lewis; brother, Terry (Selina) Lewis; sisters, Louisa Chastain and Lisa (Thomas Ray) Crowder.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Arlando and Naomi Lewis; brothers, Lanny, Bob, Mike and Kent Lewis; sister, Mary Lewis; brother-in-law, Robert Chastain and his 2 beloved sons, Jonathon “JJ” and Anthony Lewis.

A rosary will be prayed Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 4:00pm followed by visitation from 4:30pm–6:30pm at Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel in Chapman, KS. The funeral Mass will be held at St. Michael’s Catholic Church on Monday, July 1, 2024 at 10:00am in Chapman, KS. Funeral luncheon immediately following at Parish Center. Burial with full military honors at Madura Cemetery, Wakefield, KS at 1:00pm following the funeral and luncheon. Memorial contributions may be made to Clover Cabinet or to St Michael's Catholic Church and may be sent in care of the Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 411, Chapman, Kansas 67431.