Randall Lewis, of Marinette, Wis., passed away April 8, 2014. His earthly journey began when he was born to devoted and always supportive parents, Lyle and Marcella Rechtzigel Lewis ’44, on July 15, 1953.

Randy struggled most of his life with gradual loss of muscle strength due to a neuromuscular disorder, but his strength in perseverance and courage more than made up for the physical deficits he faced every day. He attended St. Olaf College, where he completed his undergraduate studies. While attending the University of Health Sciences in Kansas City, Mo., where he attained his medical degree, he also fulfilled a lifelong passion and became a pilot. As an intern in a hospital in Wauwatosa, Wis., he met his future wife, Beth, a nurse. After marrying in 1983, they moved to northeast Wisconsin and founded and co-owned the Crivitz Medical Clinic, followed by FamilyCare Medical Clinic in Marinette a few years later. They were blessed with their long awaited and dearly loved son, Timothy Lewis LewisWolf ’09, in 1987.

Those who encountered Randy knew him to be a compassionate and devoted physician, who most would say “always took the time to listen”. He treated all of his patients and everyone he met throughout his life with the utmost dignity and respect. Although his body continued to fail him, his faith, determination, and quick wit did not. When he was no longer able to practice medicine, he retired and enrolled in law school to keep his mind sharp, stimulated, and growing.

Randy is survived by his mother, Marcy Lewis, who loved him so much; his loving and devoted wife of 30 years, Beth; his pride and joy, son Timothy and wife Christina Wolf LewisWolf ’09; and his dear brother and friend, Kirby Lewis Kallas-Lewis ’77 and partner K.T. Niehoff. He is further survived by his sister-in-law, Lucy Bartelt; nieces, Marybeth Sison, Allison Parker, and Amy Bartelt; nephew, Lyejm Kallas-Lewis; and great-nieces Madelyn and Elisabeth, whom he adored. Randy will be missed by his family and dear friends who were always there for him, as well as the puppy, “Archie”. He was preceded in death by his father, Lyle E. Lewis, who was his close companion and fishing partner.