OBITUARY: Amos Jacob ‘Jake’ Lewman Jr.

Amos Jacob “Jake” Lewman Jr., 79, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, at his home in Sedgwick, Kansas. He was born in El Dorado, Kansas, to Amos Sr. and Genevia (Hoober) Lewman in 1943. He spent his childhood years in El Dorado and Wichita, Kansas. He graduated from East High School and the Vocational Technical program for Machinists of Wichita, Kansas. Upon graduation, he began working at Safaric Tool and Die, where he later became president of the company.

In 1963, he married Beverly Ann Stanley. Within this marriage, three children were born. The firstborn was Paul Allen Lewman, who died in infancy, followed by Jon Eric Lewman, born in 1967, and Mark Charles Lewman, born in 1969. Upon their divorce in 1986, Jake Lewman then moved to St. Louis, Missouri. He lived there for 27 years until he retired from BeltService. He then moved to Sedgwick, Kansas, to be closer to his family. He enjoyed gardening and tending to his vast iris flower garden, socializing with friends, partaking in garage sales, and having an extensive collection of eclectic items.

He was proceeded in death by his parents; brother, Lawrence C. “Larry” Lewman; former wife, Beverly; and son, Paul.

He is survived by his sons, Jon (Brandi), of Marion, Kan.; Mark (Leann), of Sedgwick, Kan.; and his five grandchildren, Cole (Caroline), Zachary (fiancé Kyleigh Schwein), Jessi, Kiana, and Levi Lewman.

A graveside service will be held and announced at a later date. Memorials may be designated in his memory to Shriners Hospital for Children, and Public Broadcasting Service.

 

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