Lewis R. Kettlehake III

Lewis R. Kettlehake III, age 80, of Springfield, passed away peacefully in his home on June 26, 2024. He was born on June 15, 1944, in Springfield, the son of the late Lewis and Jane (Dooley) Kettlehake. He is survived by his beloved wife of 34 years, Shirley Kettlehake; children, Lewis Kettlehake IV, Lavaya Kettlehake and Amanda Starr; stepsons, James (Michele) Preston and Brian (Pam) Preston; grandchildren, Dacoda Kettlehake, Dallas Kettlehake, Destiny Manns, Kylah Manns, Jessica Blair, Justin Preston and Jeremiah Preston; numerous great-grandchildren; 1 brother and 5 sisters. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Caitlin Preston; grandson, Joshua Preston and numerous siblings. Lewis was a proud veteran serving his country in the United States Army. He was a devoted husband, dad, grandpa and great-grandpa and was known for loving everyone. He collected anything he could get his hands on and especially loved his cars, motorcycles and everything that had an engine. Visitation will be held on Monday, July 1, 2024 from 11AM-1PM at Jackson Lytle & Lewis Life Celebration Center with service beginning at 1PM. Pastor Kevin Moehn will be officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Clark County Veterans Services, 117 S. Fountain Ave. Springfield, OH 45502.