Gallen Lewis

Gallen Lewis, 85 of Fond du Lac, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2023.

Gallen was born on June 22, 1937 to Marcus and Ethel Lewis in Mendon, Michigan. He proudly served in the Marine Corp at Mojave Desert. In October 26, 1958 he married his wife Mary at Pose Church in Jones, Michigan.

Gallen loved dirt track racing and spent many Saturdays watching the dirt fly. He enjoyed woodworking and made many beautiful pieces for the family. He also had a passion for vintage vehicles, if there was one in sight, he was sure to check it out, especially if it was a Ford.

Gallen was preceded in death by his parents, Marcus and Ethel Lewis; brothers, Robert Lewis, Harry Lewis, and Allen (Bea) Lewis; sisters, June (Clayton) Klopfenstein, Elsie (Edwin)Taylor, and Harriet (John) Taylor.

He will be dearly missed by his wife, Mary, of 64 years; children, Craig (Roseann)Lewis, Cynthia (Steve) Wempner, and Colleen (Wayne) Lubbert. grandchildren, Brad (Melissa) Rivera, Paul (Samantha) Rivera, Ashley (Chris) Young, Drew (Alyssa) Lewis, Jenelle Wempner, Casey Wempner, Heather (Jerry Reyes) Abitz, Brandon (Tiffany) Capelle, Dakoda Lubbert, Alexis Rivera, and Trinity Rivera; great grandchildren, Carson, Jaliza, Jordynn, Jaxtyn, Finnegan, Delaney, Kalista, Gabriel, Owen, Maya, and Ellie.

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 13, 2023 at 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, at Zacherl Funeral Home, 875 E. Division St., Fond du Lac. A private service will be held for family.