Estel E. Lewis, 76, of Pierceton, Ind., passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2012, at 9:12 p.m. in his residence.

He was born Feb. 29, 1936, in Bloomington, Ind., to Fredrick and Virginia (Brown) Lewis.

Mr. Lewis is survived by a son: Randall (Angie) Lewis, Sarasota, Fla.; two daughters: Katheryn Wolford, Warsaw, Ind.; and Michele (Lane) Morgan of Morristown, Tenn.; and 4 granddaughters.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

There will a graveside service with military honors by the Pierceton American Legion Post 258 and Indiana ARNG Military Detail at 10 a.m. Friday, April 27. Burial will be in Veterans Circle Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.