Obituaries

July 17, 1942 to August 17, 2021

WINAMAC - Lewis Ray Hartwell, 79, of Monticello, formerly of Winamac, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 17, at Hickory Creek in Winamac.

He was born July 17, 1942 in Caliente , NV to Ira Eugene Hartwell and LuRae Bagshaw. He was raised by his grandparents Ray and Pheby Louella Bagshaw

Lewis Hartwell

Survivors include:
LeAnn (Don) Tunis, Winamac, Daughter
Courtney (Derek) Hall, Monticello, Daughter
Robert Lewis (Karen) Hartwell, Greensboro, NC, Son
Michael Goude, Zimmerman, MN, Son
Ronald Kozcar, Killian, TX, Son
7 Grandchildren
Many Great-Grandchildren and Great-Great-Grandchildren
Bernadette Hartwell, Winamac, Former Spouse

Preceded in death by:
Ray and Pheby Bagshaw Grandparents
Ira Eugene Hartwell Father
LuRae Bagshaw Mother
Letitia “Tish” Lucas Former Spouse
Andrea Goude Former Spouse

Mr. Hartwell was a retired factory worker and truck driver. He had also worked as a dispatcher for North Express in Winamac. He served two tours in Vietnam in the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army where he flew a helicopter and survived being shot down. He enjoyed woodworking, winning at Yahtzee and Cubs baseball. He was a TV westerns fan and enjoyed listening to Jan and Dean. He especially liked to sit on the porch and watch the grandkids play. He loved to eat ice cream. He will be remembered by family and friends for his playful teasing.

At Mr. Hartwell’s request, no services will be scheduled.

Memorial donations may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with final expenses.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.