Lewis H. Stratton Chillicothe, Illinois Obituary

Lewis H. Stratton

<p>Lewis Henry Stratton, 95, of Chillicothe died on Sunday, April 04, 2021.</p> <p>Lewis was born on November 12, 1925, in Springfield the son of Henry and Doris (McDonald) Stratton. He married Maxine (Hubbs) Stratton on July 23, 1949. She preceded him in death.</p> <p>Surviving are his three children; Janet (Ray) Jason, Bill (Caron) Stratton, and Pam (Greg) Wassi; four grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and one sister.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents; one son; and his wife.</p> <p>Lewis served in the Navy during WWII and the Korean War. He was very proud to serve his country!&nbsp; Lewis made his career in the contact lens business, starting at White Hanes, managing Procon, Duffins, then retiring from SEOCO.</p> <p>Cremation rites have been accorded and a private family ceremony will be held in Mount Pulaski. The Rev. Steven Mall will officiate.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to a church or charity of your choice.&nbsp; The family would like to thank Sister Michael for her help during our time of need.&nbsp; Weber-Hurd Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.</p>
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Lewis Henry Stratton, 95, of Chillicothe died on Sunday, April 04, 2021.

Lewis was born on November 12, 1925, in Springfield the son of Henry and Doris (McDonald) Stratton. He married Maxine (Hubbs) Stratton on July 23, 1949. She preceded him in death.

Surviving are his three children; Janet (Ray) Jason, Bill (Caron) Stratton, and Pam (Greg) Wassi; four grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and one sister.  He was preceded in death by his parents; one son; and his wife.

Lewis served in the Navy during WWII and the Korean War. He was very proud to serve his country!  Lewis made his career in the contact lens business, starting at White Hanes, managing Procon, Duffins, then retiring from SEOCO.

Cremation rites have been accorded and a private family ceremony will be held in Mount Pulaski. The Rev. Steven Mall will officiate.  In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to a church or charity of your choice.  The family would like to thank Sister Michael for her help during our time of need.  Weber-Hurd Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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