Albert M. Lewis, Sr.

Albert Lewis, Sr., 78, of Osage City, KS passed away May 24, 2024 at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka. Albert was a life-long resident of Topeka, KS until moving to Osage Nursing Center in Osage City, KS.

Albert was born on August 4, 1945, in Enid, Oklahoma. He grew up attending school in Topeka, Kansas and East Topeka High School. Growing up, Albert enjoyed hunting, fishing, and cutting wood. He also worked on racecars at the Dreasher Speedway in East Topeka. Albert loved archery and was a member of the Topeka Bow Hunter’s Club, claiming a personal best of a 215 lb. draw on his bow. Albert worked for many years at Petros in Topeka, then from Kansas Orthotics and Prosthetics until his retirement in the mid 1990’s.

Albert’s interest in ham radio operation was a hobby he shared with his wife, Sonia (Irish) Lewis. They were united in marriage on September 7, 1965 in Topeka, KS. She precedes him in death. Also preceding him in death are his parents, Lyle and Ruby (Bowers) Clark.

His outgoing personality and ornery nature are lovingly remembered by his daughters, Ruby Tate (Gary) and Terri Fields, both of Topeka, KS; son, Albert Lewis, Jr. (Angie) of Osage City, KS; three brothers, Henry Clark (Debbi) of Emporia, KS, David Clark (Nola) of Topeka, KS, and Bobby Lewis (Ruth) of Topeka, KS; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.