Ethel M. Lewis

Ethel M. Lewis, 82, of North Manchester, Indiana, passed away into eternal rest on October 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 24, 1943, in North Manchester, she was the daughter of Albert and Mary (Funderburgh) Cook.

Ethel was baptized into the Old German Baptist Brethren Church on July 26, 1958. On July 17, 1960, Ethel married Bud L. Lewis, and together they were blessed with three children. Ethel was deeply involved in the family farm, working alongside Bud in the care of their dairy cattle. Her early mornings were filled with dedication to the farm, which she balanced with her long-standing career at the Manchester Veterinary Clinic, where she worked alongside Dr. Terrill and later Dr. Pyle for over twenty-eight years before her retirement. Ethel was also passionate about quilting, spending many enjoyable hours creating blankets that she generously donated to the Christian Aid Ministry and Galilean Children’s Home.

The loving memory of Ethel Lewis will be forever cherished by her husband, Bud Lewis, North Manchester; son, Ricky (Polly) Lewis, Cisco, Texas; daughter, Kathy (Bill) Wade, Columbia City; daughter-in-law, Sharon Lewis, North Manchester; brother, Everett Cook, North Manchester; sister, Rachel Graybill, Wakarusa; sisters-in-law, Margaret (Ralph) Montel, Warsaw, Dorothy (Lee) Marvel, Mesa, Arizona, Phyllis (John) Gove, Spring Hill Florida, and Nancy Lewis, North Manchester; grandchildren, Leticia (Andrew) Callaway, Brandon (Calli) Lewis, Orrin (Kate) Lewis, Anthony (Rachel) Lewis, Katelyn (Chris) Holt, Jordian (Cameron) Hinds, Emma (Rodney) Hufford, Seth (Laura) Lewis, Lora (Todd) Brovont, Chad (Elaine Stamy) Lewis; thirty-two great grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Ethel was preceded in death by her parents; son, Randy Lewis; brother, Morris Cook; and sister, Catherine Rockwell.

Family and friends may call Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the North Manchester Old German Baptist Brethren Church, 12508 North State Road 13, North Manchester, Indiana. Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the North Manchester Old German Baptist Brethren Church, North Manchester. Burial will be held at the North Manchester Old German Baptist Brethren Cemetery.

The family of Ethel M. Lewis has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.