Dwane was born September 13, 1933, in Sioux Falls, SD, the eldest son of Carl and Lillian (Miller) Lewis. In his early years, he worked with his father-in-law, James Adams, in the family excavating business. But his life-long career was water well drilling. He worked for many drilling companies over his career and owned his own company until his retirement. He was well-respected in his field and continued consulting until his death. He loved the geology of South Dakota and was an expert on the formations of the Black Hills.

He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose. His interests included fishing, boating, hunting, reading, poker, the Minnesota Vikings, the Minnesota Twins, and building model ships, airplanes, and cars. In retirement, he enjoyed building outdoor furniture and wishing wells.

But, what he treasured most in life was his wife of 63 years, Justine. He met Gussie at the age of 15 while ice-skating at Drake Springs in Sioux Falls. They were married three years later on August 28, 1952. He was blessed with ten children, 28 grandchildren, and 30 great-grandchildren. The couple enjoyed puzzles, playing cards, and the companionship of family and life-long friends. Dwane had a caring soul and believed there was always room for one more. Many of his nieces, nephews, and children's friends considered him a second dad.

Dwane Delmer Lewis, 82, died peacefully at his Sturgis home on Thursday, June 23, 2016.

Dwane is survived by his wife, Justine (Adams) Lewis; his ten children, Dwane (Denise) Lewis, Cathy (Dana) Shay, Mark Lewis, James (Joan) Lewis, David Lewis, Edward (Colleen) Lewis, Mary (Mike) Jensen, Carol Hamilton, Robert (Melissa) Lewis, and Julie (Greg) Bernal; his 28 grandchildren, Rebecca (Scott) Winn, Andrea (Taylor) Kuhl, Adam Clauson, Jesse Riddle, Moriah (Brock) Williams, Samantha (Joel) Greenacre, Heidi Jo (Mike) Uit De Flesch, Tina (Terje) Hansen, Josh (Kathy) Lewis, Heidi Ann Hoffman, Jeremiah (Alicia) Lewis, Shaun (Karen) Lewis, Matthew Lewis, Sarah (Pat) Lewis, Jamie (Stephen) Standen, Adam Lewis, Krista Lewis, Daniel Jensen, Kristi Jensen, Elizabeth Jensen, Amanda (Kasey) Shoun, Robert Hamilton, Ben Hamilton, Dwane (Amore`) Hamilton, Cassandra (Jeff) Reed, Mary (Danny) Strain, Megan Bernal and Alyssa Bernal; 30 great grandchildren, Landon and Thomas Winn, Sophia Kuhl, Terrel, Terrance, Tatum and Tessa Williams, Daniel Walter, Ireland Uit De Flesch, Kristian and Olivia Hansen, EJ and Adalee Lewis, Jace Johnson, Karina Perusquia, Nolan and Jaden Williams, Addison Wetzler, Abigail, Ashley and Andrew Standen, Hayden Wipf, Justin Jensen, Gage, Breanna, Gavin, Maddison and MaKayla Shoun, Jocelyn Reed, and Hudson Strain; siblings, Carole (Joe) Whalen, Virgil Lewis, Julie Carr, Debbie (Terry) Hopkins, Mitzi Baustian, Bud Adams, Jim Adams, Susie Thomas, and Georgia Lee (Harold) Bates; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws, and outlaws.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Mona Lewis, Barbara Rodecap, and Marge Sumner; sons-in-law, Robert Hamilton and James Riddle; and countless loved ones.

Visitation will be Sunday, June 26, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a rosary beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis.

Mass of Christian burial will be held Monday, June 27, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Sturgis with Father Timothy Castor officiating. Burial will be at St. Aloysius Cemetery in Sturgis.

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