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Mr. Louis S. Lewnes

  • August 1, 1921 - November 19, 2011
  • Annapolis, Maryland
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“Greg - we were glad that we had a chance to speak with you about the death of your father last sunday at Church - May the Lord bless you and give you...Read More » ”
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“Greg, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. ”
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“Mr Lewnes was a kind gentle person. I grew up around his family & restaurant. He had the best hamburgers & soup in the area. My sincere condolences...Read More » ”
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Deceased: Louis S. Lewnes
Age: 90
Home area: lifelong resident of Annapolis
Date of death: November 19, 2011 at Mandrin Hospice House in Harwood after a 3 year illness with dementia
Date of birth: August 1, 1921 in Annapolis
Education: graduated from Annapolis High School
Employment: was a restauranteur who owned and operated Lou's Corner in Eastport until 1975
Military: was a Private First Class in the U.S. Army; served with the 83rd Chemical Mortar Battalion, then with the 3rd Chemical Mortar Battalion; he provided fire support to Darby's Rangers in the Italian Campaign (World War II), then saw action in France and during the invasion of Germany
Hobbies: Sports, particularly Navy football; enjoyed watching nature shows on television and observing wildlife; was a devoted widowed father to his two sons
Parents: the late Samuel and Cecelia Lewnes
Spouse: the late Norma Horsman Lewnes; they married in 1956 and she died in 1961
Sons: Gregory and Nicholas Lewnes, both of Annapolis
Sister: Anna Lewnes Hagner of Annapolis
Grandchild: 1
Visitation: Monday, November 28 from 6-8 PM at Taylor Funeral Home, 147 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis
Graveside funeral service: Tuesday, November 29 at 10:00 AM at St. Demetrios Cemetery, Annapolis
In lieu of flowers: Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401