Thomas, Dr. Lewis

Dr. Lewis E. “Doc” Thomas, age 94 and a 67 year resident of Clintonville, died peacefully on Tuesday July 5, 2011 at the Birch Hill Care Center in Shawano. Lewis was born on July 30, 1916 in Randolph, WI as the son of the late L. Earl and Jessie (Pendell) Thomas. He was united in marriage to Margaret Jane Griffiths on February 4, 1939 in Chicago. The couple then moved to Clintonville where Lewis practiced optometry for over 60 years. Margaret preceded Lewis in death on September 25, 2001. Lewis was treasurer of the United Methodist Church in Clintonville for 33 years and a Sunday School teacher for 10 years. He was also active as a member of the Free and Accepted Masonic Lodge #197 of Clintonville for over 70 years. On May 30, 2003 Lewis was married to Marge Devaud in Clintonville. Marge also preceded Lewis in death in 2007. In his spare time Lewis enjoyed golfing, curling, and flying. Survivors include: His sons: Mark (Pam) Thomas, Birmingham, MI.; John (Shari) Thomas, Hudson, WI. His grandchildren: Graham, Chicago;Morgan (Kelleigh), Dallas; Catherine (Michael Smith), San Diego; Christopher, Las Vegas; and David, Phoenix. Lewis was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 64 years, Margaret, and his wife Marge. Funeral services were held Saturday July 9, 2011 at 11 AM at the United Methodist Church in Clintonville the Rev. Roberta Thomson officiated. Interment was at 3:30 PM Saturday following the service at the Randolph Cemetery, Randolph. Friends called at the Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory in Clintonville from 5 – 8 PM Friday with a Masonic Service beginning at 7:45 PM and at the church on Saturday from 10 AM until the time of the service. An online guestbook including condolences can be found at www.eberhardtstevenson.com. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to Arbor View Gardens, E10540 Cty Rd C, Clintonville, WI 54929-9526.