Lewis H. Haines

September 7, 1928 - November 29, 2019

Lewis H. Haines, 91, Goshen, died at 12:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29, 2019 at Goshen Hospital. He was born September 7, 1928 in Dowagiac, Michigan, to Percival J. & Emma (Schrock) Haines. On Aug. 15, 1948, he married Violet I. (McManus) Haines and she died Jan. 29, 2018. Surviving are daughters, Diane (John) Bailey, Logansport, Charlotte (Harry) Dolinski, Vermilion, Ohio, Kendrae (Matt) Hilty, Nappanee, sons, Alan (Judy) Haines, Goshen, Brett (Mari) Haines, Elkhart, 12 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, brothers, Marion (Rose) Haines, Wakarusa, Richard Haines, Elkhart and sisters-in-law, Charlene Haines, Elkhart and Katie Haines, Goshen. Preceding him in death are his parents, wife, brothers, Roger & Leland Haines and two grandchildren, Jason & Cody Haines. He was a 1947 graduate of Concord High School and a member of Beulah Missionary Church, Goshen. Lewis was a partner in Haines and Haines Construction Co. of Elkhart. He was instrumental in their business of constructing numerous bridges, roads, airports, water/sewer line projects, dredging and demolition jobs in and around Elkhart, Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan. Living in Logansport, IN during the 1960’s he ran a quarry operation that supplied limestone aggregates to Michigan with trucks transporting the stone North 24/7. He was a partner in the development of Lexington Landing in Elkhart. Lewis was quite involved with the Brass and Gas Auto Club, Horseless Carriage Auto Club and Antique Auto Club and his memberships spanned decades. He enjoyed restoring antique cars and touring around the country with his wife Violet and their children and grandchildren. His expertise was often sought by fellow antique car enthusiasts from around the country. After retiring he found enjoyment in growing flowers, volunteering at the Historical Society and helping grandchildren with their school projects. Visitation will be 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019 at Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, 311 S. Main St., Goshen, and one hour prior to the 11 a.m. funeral service on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, at Beulah Missionary Church, 57595 Old County Road 17, Goshen. Pastor Bryon Smith and Pastor Earl Smith will officiate. Burial will be at Olive (West) Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to the Beulah Missionary Church. Online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com