His was a life well lived and he will be missed!īob is survived by his wife of 42 years, Tracey his son, Joe Lewis III, daughter, Britnee Lewis all of Marquette grandson, Dane of Marquette his mother, Bertha Benson of Marquette sisters, Sherry (Darryl) Branham of Arizona and Brenda (Pete) Popps of Marquette father-in-law, James Bellows of Marquette stepbrother, Darrin D.J. He always thought of others and making life better for all.

Throughout the years, no matter the challenges or how hard things got, Bob remained tough and determined, never uttering a word of complaint. He was an enthusiastic fan of the Packers, Red Wings, and NASCAR, and volunteered his time coaching Marquette youth in hockey and baseball. Bob’s other interests and hobbies included hunting, fishing, gold prospecting, playing cards, and playing the slots at the casino. He volunteered his time and guidance at the prison and with the homeless, and had a concern for the underdog, whomever they might be. As a member of Alcoholics Anonymous, he was very proud of his 37 years of sobriety and that as an AA sponsor, he had helped many others achieve sobriety along their journey. Bob was very sociable, possessed a great sense of humor, was well liked, and never said an unkind word about anybody, and loved to leave people smiling. All this came together making him an excellent debater. Analytical, knowledgeable, and with a passion for learning, Bob especially enjoyed following the political scene, was an avid reader, and had an appreciation of history. Bob was a very proud husband, father, and grandpa who enjoyed every moment spent with them. In 1982, Bob was united in marriage to Tracey Popps and together the couple made their home in Marquette and began raising a family. During his working career he enrolled in classes with Michigan State University and eventually became the Meter Department supervisor and also a union steward. Upon his honorable discharge, Bob returned to Marquette and began a 31 year employment with the Marquette Board of Light and Power. While in the navy, Bob served as an electrician and one of his proudest achievements was having the rank of E5 and leading his own squad. Bob enlisted in the US Navy, serving from 1975 to 1979. He graduated from Marquette Senior High School, Class of 1974. Born December 27, 1955, in Marquette, a son of Robert and Bertha (Erfourth) Lewis, Sr., Bob was raised in the Marquette-Harvey areas.

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