Lewis F. DeTurk

Lewis F. DeTurk, 89, of Peru, IN. passed away at 9:00PM, Friday, March 18, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Mentone, IN. August 30, 1932,the son of Walter and Terzah Alshouse DeTurk. Lewis married Lillian Ousley in North Manchester, IN on July 18, 1960 and she survives. Lewis was a US Army veteran and was employed at Gen Corp in Wabash for 35 years. A man of great faith and integrity, Lewis was an active member of the Bible Baptist/East Pointe Bible Church for over forty years. He enjoyed playing softball and working on cars. His greatest joys were his wife, children and grandchildren. Lewis was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and took great pleasure in spending time with his grandchildren. Surviving in addition to his wife Lillian is a daughter Linda Partin and her husband David of Goshen, IN, a son Jeff DeTurk of Peru, grandchildren Jessica Partin, Caleb (Noelle) Partin and Shelby Schnitz, great grandchildren Silas Partin, Brooks Partin, Adrien Sanders, Aubrey Sanders and Braden Schnitz. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Clarence, Richard, Herman, Guy and Ralph DeTurk and sister Hazel Reed. A memorial service celebrating the life of Lewis F. DeTurk will be held at the East Pointe Bible Church, 1540 E. Paw Paw Pike, Peru at 11:00 A..M., Friday, March 25th, 2022 with Pastor James Butler and Harley Rollins officiating. Military Honors will be provided by the Miami County Military Rites Unit. Visitation will be from 9-11 AM, Friday at the church. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the East Pointe Bible Church.

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