Published by admin on Thu, 12/16/2021 - 10:02am
Lewis John “Lew” Spencer was born in White Lake, S.D., June 2, 1941 to John and Evelyn Spencer. Lew’s siblings were Dennis (deceased) Sharon Jost (deceased) and he is survived by Gary of Fort Pierre S.D. They were a farming/ranching family in eastern South Dakota.
Lew served in the National Guard for four years and married Jerlyn Clemetson. They made a home in Wessington Springs, S.D., and were blessed with five children. The family moved to Hill City, S.D., where Lew owned and operated a logging business and helped start The American Lutheran Church in Hill City.