Lewis Ebner

Lewis W. J. Ebner, 93, of rural Lansing, IA, died Thursday, July 2, 2015, at Good Samaritan Center in Waukon, IA. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, July 25 ^th from 2:00-4:00 PM at the Farm Bureau Building in Waukon. A family graveside service will be held at a later date.

Lewis Walter Jacob Ebner was born September 6, 1921, at home on the family farm to Walter and Selma (Ashbacher) Ebner. He attended country schools and graduated from Waukon High School in 1939. On June 4, 1952, he was united in marriage to Clara Brewer at French Creek Methodist Church. Lewis was a lifelong farmer who enjoyed his Black Angus cattle and watching the crops grow. Lewis thoroughly enjoyed visiting with family, friends, and neighbors, and going on rides in the country. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by Clara, his wife of 63 years, of Waukon; his children: Paul (Wendy) Ebner of rural Lansing, Walter (Jane) Ebner of Bloomington, MN, and Carol (Lance) Thompson of Lake Mills, IA; two grandchildren: Jacob Ebner and Lily Thompson; his sister LeOtia Flage of Waukon; brother-in-law Jerry (Dorothy) Brewer of Owens Cross Roads, AL; and his nieces and nephews.

Lewis was preceded in death by his parents; his sister Johanna McKee; brothers-in-law: Ralph McKee and Kenneth Flage; and sister-in-law Virginia Muenkel and her husband Hugo Muenkel.

Blessed be his memory.