Donald H. Lewis

Bismarck – Donald “Don” H. Lewis, 92, of Bismarck, passed away at 8:58 AM on Monday, April 13, 2026, at his home. He was born on December 14, 1933, in Fairmount to William A. and Edith E. (Wilson) Lewis. He married Jacqueline “Jackie” R. Miller on June 4, 1954, in Danville. She preceded him in death on January 26, 2020.

He is survived by two daughters, Brenda (Kevin) Stockdale of Danville and Connie (George) McCloud of Danville; daughter-in-law Betty Lewis of Bismarck; six grandchildren, Brock (Marie) Lewis of Springfield, Megan McCloud of Danville, Courtney (Matt) Hess of Springfield, Shelby Lierman of Toledo, OR, Kirby (Bryan) Lierman-Hunt of Toledo, OR, and David (Sherry) McCloud of Texas; 12 great grandchildren, Vivian, Lydia, Zeke, Eliza, and Matilda Lewis, Noelle Lierman, Eowyn Hunt, Evan Poggendorff, Ella and Finley McCloud, and Riley and Lucy Hess.

In addition to his wife, Don was preceded in death by his parents; son, Greg Lewis; sister, Margaret (Dick) Atwood; and five great grandchildren, Alex, Skylar, Jamie, Carter, and Sawyer Hess.

Don was a graduate of Georgetown High School before beginning his career. He worked at Paxton Warehouse for 18 years before joining the team at TeePak in Danville where he retired after 28 years as a Production Clerk. Don was also a dedicated member of the congregation at Trinity Lutheran Church in Danville where he had previously served as the church’s Financial Secretary. Sports were a big part of Don’s life as well and he could often be found cheering on the Chicago Bears, the Fighting Illini, and especially the St. Louis Cardinals. His involvement also went beyond spectating as Don served many years as a high school football and basketball official which took him all across the state of Illinois. Most importantly Don loved his family and will be remembered as a “great guy” who will be missed dearly by them.

A service to celebrate the life of Donald “Don” Lewis will be held at 10 AM on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Danville. Pastor Kent Tibben will officiate. Burial will follow at Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 PM on Thursday, April 23, at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 3940 N. Vermilion St., Danville, IL 61834. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Please join Don’s family in sharing memories, photos, and videos of his life through his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.