Duane “Rob” Lewis, age 51, of 2701 5th Avenue South in Escanaba, formerly of Grand Rapids and Muskegon passed away Saturday, August 30, 2008 at his home following a lengthy and courageous battle with lung cancer.

Rob was born December 18, 1956 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Ronald and Doris (Mathews) Lewis. He spent most of his life in the Grand Rapids area. The last several years Rob lived in both Iron Mountain and Escanaba. He was a carpenter by trade and enjoyed building and remodeling homes. He took great pride in his work. Rob was a people person and enjoyed going out and having a good time. He was an avid pool player and was the Black Jack king at the casino. He also enjoyed riding motorcycles especially Harley-Davidson bikes. He was recently united in marriage to Sylvi Carrington on August 7, 2008 in Marguette.

Including his wife, Sylvi, he is survived by:

A brother: Kelly (Lisa) Lewis of Grand Rapids, MI

2 Nephews: Jeremy and Nathaniel Lewis

Step-Father: Charles W. Mosley

Step-Son: Andrew Bisson of Escanaba

A Dear and Special friend: Donald Peterson of Muskegon, MI (he was like a father figure to Rob)

He was preceded in death by his mother and a brother, Ronald Lewis

Memorial services celebrating the life of Rob will be Saturday, September 6 at 1:00 PM at the Skradski-Boyce Funeral Home in Escanaba with Deacon Lew Vaillencourt officiating. The Lewis family will receive friends on Saturday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the funeral home. The Lewis family will gather for a time of food and fellowship immediately following services at the Meadowbrook Apartments in Escanaba.