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October 4
Hartford
Bonnie was born April 10, 1947, in Sioux Falls, to Eugene and Louella (Helling) Hollmann. She graduated from Hartford High School in 1965 and then attended the University of South Dakota where she majored in elementary education and was a member of the Chi Omega sorority. She graduated from Sioux Falls College with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education.
On February 17, 1968, she was united in marriage with Rodney Lewin, also of Hartford. They began their life in Hartford where Bonnie began her teaching career at the West Central school district. She taught kindergarten for one year and then first grade for the remainder of her 41 years. She was named teacher of the year in 2004. Later in her career, she continued to educate children through the Title One/Reading Recovery program where she worked until her retirement in 2007. From 2008 to 2012, Bonnie returned as a Reading Recovery Teacher. After her second retirement she continued to volunteer and substitute teach until February 18, 2020. Bonnie was a kind, caring, loving and giving person who positively influenced the lives of everyone she met. She was a friend to all and always put their needs above her own.
Bonnie was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, American Legion Auxiliary, SDEA and she was an active volunteer at the Hartford Senior Citizens Center.
Bonnie was a devoted sister, wife, mother and grandmother and was a loving and caring friend to everyone. She enjoyed family vacations, traveling with friends and caring for her dogs, Josie and Torrey. Most of all, Bonnie loved spending time cooking for her five grandchildren and attending their sports and activities.
Grateful for having shared her life are her husband, Rodney; mother-in-law, Helen Lewin, Hartford, sister Nancy (Larry) Weber, Belleville, Ill., brother-in-law, Haldon (Nancy) Lewin, Albuquerque, N.M., sister-in-law, Stephanie Lewin, Hartford, son Darin (Kandice) Lewin, Hartford, daughter Angie (Gordy) Haldeman, Hartford, five grandchildren, Taylor Lewin, Ames, Iowa, Allison and Max Lewin, Hartford, Broc and Rylee Haldeman, Hartford and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents.
A memorial service was held Thursday, October 8, at the Hartford City Park. Private interment will be held at the Hartford Cemetery. The family requests that any memorials be directed to The West Central Elementary Title Program.
Arrangements provided by Miller Funeral Home.