Bruce E. Lewark

Bruce E. Lewark, age 73 of Monticello, Indiana, died on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at his residence surrounded by his family following an illness.  

He was born on Sunday, September 18, 1949 in Medaryville, Indiana to Leslie Lewark and Leona (Archer) Lewark. 

Bruce was born and raised in Medaryville, moved to Reynolds and eventually settled in Monticello.  Bruce was a member of the Pleasant Ridge Bible Church of rural Francesville, Indiana. Bruce was an avid hunter, fisherman, and made his own jigs.  Bruce's jigs were always available at the former Twin Lakes Fish and Game Bait Shop in Norway, Indiana. He loved and enjoyed his water acrobatics and Silver Sneakers time at Sculptures Gym in Monticello.  Bruce had a huge group of friends from the pool that he called family, who shared many lunches and travels together. 

On Saturday, September 15, 1990, Bruce married Pamela K. "Pam" Hensell in the Reynolds United Methodist Church.  Together they celebrated their 26th wedding anniversary prior her death on Thursday, May 25, 2017, in Monticello.  Bruce was also preceded in death by his parents, Leslie and Leona (Archer) Lewark, sisters, Norma Jean Bailey, Mary Louise Pfledderer; brothers, Freddy Lewark, Leslie Lewark, Jr., William Lewark, Robert Lewark, Wilbur Lewark, Kenneth Lewark, and Dwight Lewark.

Surviving family includes caregiver and niece, Cindy Kloosterman of Monticello, stepchildren, Paul B. (wife Rose) Brady, Sr. of Delphi, Joe Bassett of Columbus, Ohio, and Tina McCoy (companion, Melodie Stewart) of Battle Ground; several grandchildren and great grandchildren, other nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and cousins.

Gathering of family and friends will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana.         

Celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana, with Pastor Larry Fugate officiating. 

Burial will follow the service in the White Post Cemetery of Medaryville, Indiana.

Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home or can be mailed to 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana 47960 C/O Lewark Family.

Miller-Roscka Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family in their time of need.