Lloyd Lewis

Lloyd Elmer Lewis, born on May 2, 1928, on the farm S of Hamlet, Nebraska, to Elmer and Leretta (Bush) Lewis. Lloyd was a man whose dedication defined his life. One of ten children, his childhood was spent in the Wauneta area helping his Dad on the family farm. Lloyd was a steadfast beacon in the lives of those who had the privilege to know him, from his time serving as a Marine in World War II from 1946-1948, to his work in workforce development in his beloved home state of Nebraska. His life was a testament to resilience and persistence.

After serving in the Marines, Lloyd returned to Wauneta for farming, to Denver, and eventually to Lincoln in 1955, where he made his home. Lloyd got his GED at Lincoln High Night School, and later married Doris Marie Taylor, on July 20, 1958 in Alvo, Nebraska. He worked at American Stores until he started attending the University of Nebraska from 1967-1971 to earn his bachelors degree in Business. After graduation, Lloyd started working for Workforce Development (Job Service) til retirement at 62.

Lloyd was a passionate fan of Nebraska football, KC Chiefs, and KC Royals baseball, and was an adoring father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Lloyd is survived by his son, Les (Dallas); grandson, Jeremy (Courtney); granddaughters, Amanda Paredes (Jorge), Chelsea Lewis; twin great grandsons, Xavi and Enzo (Amanda); great granddaughter, Caroline; great grandsons, Henry, Oliver and Worth (Jeremy); sister, Lois Kanost; brother, Jim Lewis.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Lewis; parents, Elmer and Leretta (Bush) Lewis.