Bruce Lewis, 77, of rural Searsboro, passed away peacefully Monday, Aug. 3, 2015, at his home. As was his wish, his body has been cremated and no services are planned. Online guest book is at www.hollandcoblefuneralhomes.com. Bruce Clark Lewis, the son of Glenn and Margaret (Renaud) Lewis, was born June 20, 1938, near Searsboro. He graduated from Searsboro High School in 1956. Following graduation, Bruce enlisted in the United States Navy at the age of 17 and was honorably discharge in 1959 following three years of service. On Aug. 20, 1960, Bruce was united in marriage to Deloris “Kay” Kono at the Methodist Church in Colfax. To this union three children were born. Bruce was a salesman at JC Penney's in Newton before returning to the family farm near Searsboro in 1962. He also worked part-time at the Searsboro Elevator. Bruce enjoyed mushroom hunting and deer hunting, but most of all spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Kay Lewis of rural Searsboro; three children, Glenn (Cristin) Lewis of Lynnville, Scott (Lisa) Lewis of Ankeny, and Debra Lewis of Newton; four grandchildren, Ryan (Frances) Lewis, Rebecca (Kyler) Kudart, Sarah Lewis, and Amanda Lewis; one great-granddaughter, Brooklyn Lewis; one brother, Gordon (Mattie) Lewis; and a sister-in-law, Barbara Lewis.
Bruce was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Russ Lewis.
