Judy A. Lewis
May 16, 2019
Judy
(Crane) Lewis, 75, of Baraboo, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Oak Park
Place. Judy was born on July 28, 1943 in Milwaukee and adopted by Herbert and
Mildred (Newell) Crane of Baraboo. J udy
graduated from Baraboo High School in 1961 and immediately began working at
Sauk County UW Extension office. On April 25, 1964 she married Richard Lewis.
They were married for over 43 years. During the marriage, Dick and Judy
traveled enjoying the western scenery and the history. Judy was Dick’s
caregiver for 10 years until his passing in April of 2007. Judy
was very involved in the community with countless hours volunteering at the
food pantry, Kid’s Ranch, meals on wheels and St. Clare Hospital. Having the
resources in her office, she was instrumental in the formation of Circus City
4-H Club and served as their leader for many years. She was a prominent
organizer of the 4-H activities at the Sauk County Fair and was the go-to
person when questions or situations arised. Judy was a very generous person who
was always there to help anyone in need. After
Judy’s retirement, she was able to enjoy her leisure time traveling via cruises
and bus tours. Seeing new sites and meeting new friends was always a major joy
for her. She also enjoyed using her new sewing machine and made many items that
she gave to her family and friends. In
2017, Judy decided to try to find her birth parents and other relatives she may
be related to. After
using a kit to help her, she learned she had four living siblings. One living
in Monroe and the others some states away. She was thrilled to have finally
found her family and it became a life changing experience for her. Judy
is survived by half-siblings, Mary Ellen of Monroe, Barbara of Cass Lake,
Minnesota, Carl of Modesto, California, and Joan of Duvall, Virginia. Also
surviving are her many, many friends which include Carol (Jack) Haskins, Ginny
Johnson, Alonna “Lonnie” Pointon, Jackie Kuball and Joanie Arthur. Judy
was preceded in death by her adopted parents and birth parents. Memorial Services will be
held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at First United Methodist Church,
Baraboo, with Pastor Marianne Cotter and Pastoral Associate George Burgess co-officiating.
Visitation will be at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of
service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Sauk County Humane
Society or to a charity of your choice. Baldwin Funeral Services, 520 East St., Baraboo, is assisting
the family with arrangements.
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