Lewis Wayne Deardorff, 85, of Monticello, formerly of Wolcott, died Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at Monticello Assisted Living and Healthcare Center. He was born April 29, 1923 in Wolcott to the late Ira Willis and Ruth Marie Pollock Deardorff. He was a 1941 graduate of Wolcott High School and a 1950 graduate of Ball State University. He served in the United States Air Force during World War II and was stationed in Japan. He was a member of the Wolcott Christian Church. Mr. Deardorff was a longtime employee of General Motors in Anderson before retiring. He enjoyed oil mining, gold prospecting, the Indianapolis Colts, and IU basketball. He is survived by two brothers, Donald Lee Deardorff (wife: Emily) of Indianapolis and Richard Dean Deardorff of Wolcott; and one sister, Loretta Jean Scroggs (husband: Robert) of Idaville. He enjoyed spending time with the many nieces and nephews who survive. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. until time of serve at 12:00 noon on Saturday, October 11, 2008 in Foster-Clapper Funeral Home of Wolcott. Rev. Dan Gottschalk to officiate. Interment to follow in Meadow Lake Cemetery, Wolcott. Preceding him in death is a sister, Evelyn Mae Johnson and a brother James Willis Deardorff.