Robert S. Lewis

Farmington-Robert S. Lewis, 75, 0f Farmington, passed away at 4:40 PM 0n Wednesday September 22, 2021 at home. He was born July 22, 1946 in Peoria to William and Frances (Borges) Lewis. He married Catherine Williams on January 26, 1973 in Peoria, IL. She still survives.

Robert is survived by seven children, Ingrid (Kevin) Lingenfelter of Plymouth, IL, Alicia (Al) Calhoun of Charles City, IA, Lisa (Bryan) Lewis Noble of Bethlehem, PA , Anna (Steve Estes) Bushnell of West Peoria. Jeff (Kim) Lewis of Wenatchee, WA, Nick Lewis Madison, WI, and Michael Lewis of Farmington; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and one nephew that’s like a son Mac (Sarah) Lewis of Malabar, FL.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.

Robert worked at Caterpillar for 31 years as a power trucker. He was also a former police officer and West Peoria Firefighter. Robert enjoyed his cats, fishing, his truck and spending time with his family.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Cremation rites will be accorded with Anderson Sedgwick Funeral Homes in Farmington,IL. Memorials may be made to St. Jude. To make online condolences you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com.