JANESVILLE Eldeen "Dean" Albert Lewison, age 82, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, August 14, 2020. He was born in Beresford, SD on February 8, 1938, the son of Albert and Pearl (Eden) Lewison. While proudly serving in the United States Army he met the love of his life, Kathleen Umphlette. They were married on February 8, 1964. They worked joyfully to build their life together in Janesville, Wisconsin. Together they took pride in their church, home, careers, and family. Their 3 daughters were the highlight and focus of everything they did. After his dear wife, Kathleen, passed away in 1995, he spent every minute of every day loving and caring for his daughters and their families.He was a kind and generous man. He had a heart of gold and cherished everyone in his life, especially his 6 precious grandchildren whom he deeply loved more than words can say. Eldeen is survived by his 3 daughters: Janelle (Mike) Schnepf, Julie (Tom) Buckman, and Janet (Paul) Attoe; 6 grandchildren: Joshua Schnepf, Zachary Schnepf, Carly Buckman, Carson Buckman, Nicholas Attoe, and Emma Attoe; 4 siblings:Marlys (William)Anderson,Ardis Hass, Bud (Clinton) (Beverly) Lewison, and Larry (June) Lewison; 2 sisters-in-law: Joyce (Marion) Neighbours and Sharon (Dan) Case; special friend: Sandra Tripke; and many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins, family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Kathleen (Umphlette) Lewison; brother in law, Arnold Hass; and nephew, Bradley Hass. Due to COVID-19, the visitation andmemorial service arrangements will be as follows: Everyone is invited to a visitation from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2020, at SCHNEIDERFUNERALHOME&CREMATORY. Everyone is also invited to a brief, outdoor, graveside service at Milton Lawns Memorial Park at 12:45 p.m on Saturday,August 22, 2020.A private, family only, service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday,August 22, 2020 at Cargill UnitedMethodist Church. Please join the service in spirit by watching a live stream of the family only service on the Tribute Wall section of Dean’s obituary page at: www.schneiderfuneraldirectors.com. For online condolences and guestbook, please visit: www.schneiderfuneraldirectors.com. Memorials may be made to the family and will be used to purchase remembrances of Dean in Janesville. Eldeen "Dean" Albert Lewison. Sioux Falls, South Dakota Argus-Leader 19 Aug, 2020 Page B4 Obituary for Eldeen Albert Lewison ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Eldeen "Dean" Lewison, 82, passed away 14 Aug 2020 in Janesville, WI. He served in the U.S. Army and married Kathleen Umphlette in 1964. He is survived by 3 daughters, 6 grandchildren, siblings, and many loved ones. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, brother-in-law, and nephew. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Visitation held 22 Aug 2020 from 9:00-10:45 at Schneider Funeral Home & Crematory. Graveside service at 12:45 on 22 Aug 2020 at Milton Lawns Memorial Park. Private family service at 11:30 on 22 Aug 2020 at Cargill United Methodist Church, livestreamed. ## The Edited Obituary Janesville Eldeen "Dean" Albert Lewison, age 82, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, 14 August 2020. He was born in Beresford, SD on 8 February 1938, the son of Albert and Pearl (Eden) Lewison. While proudly serving in the United States Army he met the love of his life, Kathleen Umphlette. They were married on 8 February 1964. They worked joyfully to build their life together in Janesville, Wisconsin. Together they took pride in their church, home, careers, and family. Their 3 daughters were the highlight and focus of everything they did. After his dear wife, Kathleen, passed away in 1995, he spent every minute of every day loving and caring for his daughters and their families. He was a kind and generous man. He had a heart of gold and cherished everyone in his life, especially his 6 precious grandchildren whom he deeply loved more than words can say. Eldeen is survived by his 3 daughters: Janelle (Mike) Schnepf, Julie (Tom) Buckman, and Janet (Paul) Attoe; 6 grandchildren: Joshua Schnepf, Zachary Schnepf, Carly Buckman, Carson Buckman, Nicholas Attoe, and Emma Attoe; 4 siblings: Marlys (William) Anderson, Ardis Hass, Bud (Clinton) (Beverly) Lewison, and Larry (June) Lewison; 2 sisters-in-law: Joyce (Marion) Neighbours and Sharon (Dan) Case; special friend: Sandra Tripke; and many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins, family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Kathleen (Umphlette) Lewison; brother in law, Arnold Hass; and nephew, Bradley Hass. Due to COVID-19, the visitation and memorial service arrangements will be as follows: Everyone is invited to a visitation from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, 22 August 2020, at Schneider Funeral Home & Crematory. Everyone is also invited to a brief, outdoor, graveside service at Milton Lawns Memorial Park at 12:45 p.m on Saturday, 22 August 2020. A private, family only, service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, 22 August 2020 at Cargill United Methodist Church. Please join the service in spirit by watching a live stream of the family only service on the Tribute Wall section of Dean's obituary page at: www.schneiderfuneraldirectors.com. For online condolences and guestbook, please visit: www.schneiderfuneraldirectors.com. Memorials may be made to the family and will be used to purchase remembrances of Dean in Janesville. Eldeen "Dean" Albert Lewison. ## Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Eldeen Dean Albert Lewison | |---------|--------------------------------| | Age | 82 years | | Birth | 8 February 1938; Beresford, SD | | Death | 14 August 2020; Janesville, WI | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |---------------------------------|----------------------------|-----------------------------| | Eldeen Dean Albert Lewison | Decedent | Janesville, WI | | Kathleen (Umphlette) Lewison | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Albert Lewison | Parent | Unknown | | Pearl (Eden) Lewison | Parent | Unknown | | Janelle (Mike) Schnepf | Child | Unknown | | Julie (Tom) Buckman | Child | Unknown | | Janet (Paul) Attoe | Child | Unknown | | Joshua Schnepf | Grandchild | Unknown | | Zachary Schnepf | Grandchild | Unknown | | Carly Buckman | Grandchild | Unknown | | Carson Buckman | Grandchild | Unknown | | Nicholas Attoe | Grandchild | Unknown | | Emma Attoe | Grandchild | Unknown | | Marlys (William) Anderson | Sibling | Unknown | | Ardis Hass | Sibling | Unknown | | Bud (Clinton) (Beverly) Lewison | Sibling | Unknown | | Larry (June) Lewison | Sibling | Unknown | | Arnold Hass | Predeceased Brother-in-law | -- | | Bradley Hass | Predeceased Nephew | -- | ## Other Relevant Information 1. Eldeen "Dean" Albert Lewison was a resident of Janesville, Wisconsin. 2. He served proudly in the United States Army. 3. He met his wife, Kathleen Umphlette, while serving in the Army. 4. Eldeen and Kathleen were married on 8 February 1964. 5. Eldeen and Kathleen worked together to build their life in Janesville. 6. Eldeen took pride in his church, home, career, and family. 7. His 3 daughters were the highlight and focus of everything he did. 8. After his wife Kathleen passed away in 1995, Eldeen spent every day loving and caring for his daughters and their families. 9. Eldeen was a kind, generous man with a heart of gold who cherished everyone in his life. 10. He deeply loved his 6 precious grandchildren more than words can say.