Richard Lewis, 90, of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, October 10, 2022, at Corridor Crossing Place. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, October 16, 2022, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  Celebration of Life services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 17, 2022, at Brosh Chapel.  Inurnment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Richard was born December 16, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of George F. and Ellen (Chamberlin) Lewis.  He worked for CRANDIC for over 41 years (1950-1952) and (1954-1991).  Richard served in the United States Army from 1952-1954, where he repaired engineer equipment.   He was united in marriage to Kathleen E. Franks on June 30, 1955, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Richard was a past member of the Fairfax American Legion, the Moose Lodge, and was a Troop leader for the Boy Scouts, as well as assisting with the Girl Scouts.  He enjoyed bowling, hunting rabbit, deer and raccoon, fishing, going to the casino, where he played penny slots and penny poker with neighbors and friends. He enjoyed camping, where he began with his family in a canvas tent, later progressing to a 5 ^th wheel where he and his wife spent several winters in Arizona.  Richard loved to host pig roast parties for family and friends.   He was a diehard Cub fan, and most pleased to see them win a World Series. He was known for his homemade bread and loved to share them with as many people as he could.

Richard is survived by his children; Charles J. Lewis, William K. Lewis and Crystal D. Lewis; grandchildren Michael, Joseph, Jamie, Jennifer, Kelly, Andrew, Joseph and Jeffrey; great-grandchildren Piper, Jace, Abel, Jaxon, Blaken, Seneca and MarryElle; his sister Mary N. Lewis; two brothers Joseph B. (Donna) Lewis and Russell (Jackie) Lewis; brother-in-law Kenny Koutz; as well as his nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, siblings Nelson Lewis, Wendell Lewis, Roseann Koutz, Frances (Evan) Heldt and an infant sister.

Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association in his name.