May 24, 2022

David William Lewis

Posted May 24, 2022 2:19 PM

David William Lewis,75, Topeka, Kansas, passed away on May 23, 2022.

David was born December 17, 1946, in Arlington, Virginia, the son of Albert and Faye Baker Lewis. He was raised in Hays, Kansas, by his half brother, Ray Hayes and Ray’s wife, Theresa. David graduated from St. Joseph Military Academy in Hays. He moved to Topeka in 1970. He was a business owner during most of his working life and was also known as a commercial real estate developer. He was a member of Ducks Unlimited, Quail Unlimited and was very active in the Boys and Girls Club.

He is survived by his children, Michelle Koelling (Duke), Janet Lewis and Mark Lewis (Amy); grandchildren, Gunner, Hunter and Dallas Koelling, Karli Ludolph (Austin), Tyler Lemon, and Austin and Madison Lewis; great-grandchildren, Avery Ludolph and Gabriella Lewis; companion of 30 years, Cheryl Logan; and Cheryl’s daughter, Elizabeth Johnson (Andrew). He was preceded in death by four siblings and four half siblings.

His children want to say thank you for always being on our side.

Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, May 27, 2022, at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614, where celebration of his life will be at 4 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Boys and Girls Club of Topeka, 550 SE 27th Street, Topeka KS 66605, or the Topeka Rescue Mission, PO Box 8350, Topeka KS 66608. Condolences may be sent online to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.