Lewis Victor Tarquini

Oakwood, Ill. -- Lewis Victor Tarquini, 53, of Oakwood, passed at 5:32 a.m. CST Thursday, December 20, 2007 at his home with his loving family beside him. Lewis was born November 23, 1954 in Sacramento, California to Victor and Frances Kraemer Tarquini of Danville. He was married to Janice Arnold on April 30, 2006 in Danville, Illnois. Surviving besides his loving wife and parents are his daughter, Chelsea Tarquini of Oakwood, Illinois; two stepdaughters, Keri Taylor of Texas and Janette Coultrap of South Carolina; four step granddaughters; one sister, Teresa(Robert)Wiese of Danville, Illinois; one brother, Bradley(Tracy)Tarquini of Danville, Illinois; two nieces, Andrea Tarquini and Michelle Wiese both of Danville, Illinos; three nephews, Jared Tarquini of Indianapolis, Indiana; Robert K. Wiese and Tyler Tarquini both of Danville, Illinois and many loving and close friends. He was preceded in death by a step granddaughter, Jessie Coultrap and a niece, Kelly Marie Wiese. Lewis worked for the Danville Humane Society for 20 years and later as an independent painter. He loved fishing, working with wood, playing cribbage and cooking. Lewis was a gentle person who never spoke unkind words to anyone. When I'm Gone: When I come to the end of my journey and I travel my last weary mile just forget if you can, that I ever frowned and remember only the smile. Forget unkind words I have spoken; remember some good I have done. Forget that I ever had heartache and remember I've had loads of fun. Forget that I've stumbled and blundered and sometimes fell by the way. Remember I have fought some hard battles and won, ere the close of the day. Then forget to grieve for my going, I would not have you sad for a day, but in summer just gather some flowers and remember the place where I lay, and come in the shade of evening when the sun points the sky in the west. Stand for a few moments beside me and remember only my best. Cremation was chosen per Lewis's request. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the immediate family. DeVerter Funeral Home in Cayuga, Indiana in charge of arrangements. Condolences: www.deverterfuneralhome.com.