s he taught his children, "keep it simple." On November 16, 2014, Lewis passed away at the Lakeside Lutheran Home in Emmetsburg. He was 92. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Iola of Emmetsburg; his four children: Paula Anthony (Allan) of Farmington, IA, Phyllis Sjogren of Lakewood, CO, Danny Block (Dana) of Portland, Oregon and Douglas Block (Eve) of Algona, IA; three step-children: Kathy Baltisberger of Ankeny, Marilyn Banwart (Mike) of Emmetsburg and Bruce Rasmussen (Julia) of Ankeny; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; 11 step-grandchildren and 18 step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.