Robert E. “Bob” Lewis, 87, Platteville, died on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at Southwest Health in Platteville, after a long battle with multiple cancers and health issues.

A Masonic/Odd Fellows Lodge Service with Celebration of Life will be at noon on Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Melby Funeral Home and Crematory in Platteville. Chapel military rites will be accorded by American Legion Post #42 and VFW Post #5274. Immediately following the service, a reception will be held at the Platteville Golf Course. The family requests no flowers, but to give contributions to local high school awards sponsored by the F & AM Masonic Lodges of Olive Branch #6 and Melody Lodge #2. Online condolences may be made at www.melbyfh.com.

A complete obituary is in the November 9, 2016 issue of The Platteville Journal.