L. David Lewison

L. David Lewison, age 89, of Westby, passed away Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center. He was born June 13, 1931, in Viroqua to the late Orvie and Mamie (Ames) Lewison. He graduated from Viola High School. Following graduation, he attended short course at U.W. Madison. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, serving in Japan and Korea. Following his service to our country, he married Miriam Grim on Nov. 25, 1954. The couple farmed in Viola, Viroqua, Sparta and Westby. He was very proud to serve his community as Squad Leader for several years in the American Legion Military Honor Guard. He was also an active member of the V.F.W. After his retirement, David enjoyed traveling on numerous bus trips. He enjoyed fishing and deer and turkey hunting with family and friends. Survivors include his wife of 65 years Miriam Lewison; three children: Ruth (Alan) Darelius, Paul (Karla) Lewison and Roger (Kathy) Lewison; six grandchildren: Stephanie (Dario) Enemocon, Emily (Jeremy) Angle, Erik (Bea) Darelius, Gregg (Kathleen) Lewison, Gena (Jon Goettl) Lewison and Ashley (Damian Dinger) Lewison; seven great-grandchildren; one brother Conrad Lewison; his sister-in-law Sue Lewison; many nieces and nephews. David was preceded in death by his parents; his sister Dorothy (James) Gillet; his brother Vern Lewison; his sister-in-law Margaret Lewison, and his niece Kris Minick. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 14, 2020, at Vosseteig Funeral Home, 708 S. Main Street in Westby. Pastor Meg Hoversten will officiate. A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Face masks are required. David will be laid to rest in Coon Prairie Cemetery with full military honors. Online Condolences may be expressed at www.vossfh.com. In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice appreciated. David’s family would like to thank Gundersen Oncology and Gundersen Hospice for the compassionate care they provided. Vosseteig Funeral Home in Westby is serving David's family. 708 S. Main Street Westby, WI 54667 608-634-2100