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Lewis J. Duwelius, age 93, of 310 Ash Parkway, Westville, Indiana, formerly of Plymouth, passed away at 8:40 a.m., on Monday, December 20, 2010, at the Hospice House, in South Bend, Indiana. Lewis was born on May 18, 1917, in Plymouth, Indiana, to Harry J. and Loretta A. (Richard) Duwelius. Lewis married the former Helen L. Zumbaugh on October 6, 1951. They enjoyed 31 years of marriage together. Helen preceded Lewis, in death, on April 16, 1983. On July 7, 1984 Lewis married Margaret Finney. Margaret preceded him in death. On November 3, 2001, Lewis and Doris M. Rosenbaum Doll were united in marriage. Lewis proudly served his country as a Sgt. in the United States Army, during WWII, at Battery C 139th Field Artillery Battalion. He farmed in the Marshall County Area his entire life. Lewis was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Saint Michael Catholic Church, in Plymouth. Lewis and Doris recently moved, from Plymouth, to the Westville area, to be near family. Lewis is survived by his loving wife, Doris Duwelius of Westville; several step-children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his sister, Bernice Gantz; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Lewis was preceded in death by his wife Helen and his wife Margaret; his infant sister, Loretta Duwelius; and his brothers, Edwin, Lloyd, and Raymond Dewelius. ~Memorials may be given to~ Saint Michael Catholic Church 612 North Center Street, Plymouth, Indiana 46563 ~VISITATION~ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2010, 3:00-6:00 P.M. ROSARY WILL BE PRAYED AT 6:00 P.M. VAN GILDER FUNERAL HOME 300 WEST MADISON STREET PLYMOUTH, INDIANA, 46563 ~FUNERAL~ MONDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2010, 10:30 A.M. SAINT MICHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCH THE REV. FATHER WILLIAM KUMMER, OFFICIATING ~BURIAL~ NEW OAK HILL CEMETERY, PLYMOUTH ~MEMORIES MAY BE SHARED AT~ www.vangilderfuneralhome.com