Lewis Paul Dobbins
March 11, 2020 at 10:06 p.m.
Lewis Paul Dobbins
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He was born on March 30, 1926, in Warsaw, to Iona Long Dobbins and John Edward Dobbins. On Dec. 14, 1985, he was married to Nedra Jane Horn Dobbins, who survives.
Lewis was a 1944 graduate of Warsaw High School and had lived his entire life in the Warsaw area. He worked as the branch manager of the Warsaw area Perfection Biscuit Company (Sunbeam Bread) and retired after 32 years with the company. Never one to stay still, he then worked for the city of Warsaw at Oakwood Cemetery for 18 years, where he enjoyed cutting the grass and never shy at waving to people from the lawn mower. He also served on the Oakwood Cemetery Board of Regents for 22 years, three years with the National Guard and 12 years on the Warsaw Fire Department as a volunteer. He grew up in the First Brethren Church, where he served as custodian for over 25 years and sang in the choir. He was also the Sunday school superintendent and trustee. Later, he became a member of Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church, where he served as coffee host for several years. He always had a heart of a servant and he will be dearly missed by his family and many friends.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 34 years, Nedra Jane Dobbins, Warsaw; son, Michael Eugene Dobbins, Warsaw; two step-sons: Tony Sainer, Pierceton; and Larry Sainer, Warsaw; and one stepdaughter: Terri Mumford, Silver Lake; 10 step-grandchildren; and 22 step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Jeannette; brother, Carl; and his stepson, Bill Sainer.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 15 at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw. Lewis’ life will be celebrated with a service immediately following visitation at 5 pm. officiated by Dan Gray. Burial will take place at a later date at Oakwood Cemetery of Warsaw.
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Memorials to Grace College, 200 Seminary Drive, Winona Lake, IN 46590 and would be appreciated by the family.
Online condolences may be sent through the funeral home’s website at www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com.
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He was born on March 30, 1926, in Warsaw, to Iona Long Dobbins and John Edward Dobbins. On Dec. 14, 1985, he was married to Nedra Jane Horn Dobbins, who survives.
Lewis was a 1944 graduate of Warsaw High School and had lived his entire life in the Warsaw area. He worked as the branch manager of the Warsaw area Perfection Biscuit Company (Sunbeam Bread) and retired after 32 years with the company. Never one to stay still, he then worked for the city of Warsaw at Oakwood Cemetery for 18 years, where he enjoyed cutting the grass and never shy at waving to people from the lawn mower. He also served on the Oakwood Cemetery Board of Regents for 22 years, three years with the National Guard and 12 years on the Warsaw Fire Department as a volunteer. He grew up in the First Brethren Church, where he served as custodian for over 25 years and sang in the choir. He was also the Sunday school superintendent and trustee. Later, he became a member of Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church, where he served as coffee host for several years. He always had a heart of a servant and he will be dearly missed by his family and many friends.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 34 years, Nedra Jane Dobbins, Warsaw; son, Michael Eugene Dobbins, Warsaw; two step-sons: Tony Sainer, Pierceton; and Larry Sainer, Warsaw; and one stepdaughter: Terri Mumford, Silver Lake; 10 step-grandchildren; and 22 step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Jeannette; brother, Carl; and his stepson, Bill Sainer.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 15 at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw. Lewis’ life will be celebrated with a service immediately following visitation at 5 pm. officiated by Dan Gray. Burial will take place at a later date at Oakwood Cemetery of Warsaw.
*****
Memorials to Grace College, 200 Seminary Drive, Winona Lake, IN 46590 and would be appreciated by the family.
Online condolences may be sent through the funeral home’s website at www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com.
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