Barbara Sue Lewis passed away unexpectedly on January 27, 2026 at her home.

On September 26, 1954, Barbara Sue Smith was born in Rochester.  She was the second daughter of Richard Lee and Alberta "Bertie" Smith.  Growing up, she shared her childhood with her big sister, Linda.  With great Zebra pride, she graduated with her class from Rochester High School in 1973.

On December 10, 1998, after many years together, Barb married the love of her life and best friend Mr. Maurice "Mooch" Lewis.   They enjoyed over 27 years of life's adventures.   Barb had a long career in the banking industry and retired from Wells Fargo to join Mooch in the metal recycling world.  They continued to work together as a dynamic team until their passings.

Barb and Mooch loved being near the water and soaking up the sun.  They cruised the waters of Lake Manitou and watched the beautiful sunsets during the summer from their pontoon or deck.  In the earlier years they both were avid water skiers.  The winter months brought on their time together in the Florida Keys.  Barb was a great competitor at the bowling alley.  She was an avid reader and enjoyed watching movies.

Known as Bubbie to the other loves of her life, her grandchildren, she always enjoyed their visits and spending time with them.  At the lake or beach or following their athletic activities wildly cheering them on as their number one cheerleader!   Barb also loved spending time with her sister Linda.

Left to cherish Barb's memory are her son, Jason Grube and wife Kelly of Culver and their sons, Max Richard Grube, Myles Kelly Grube, and daughter Eddi Grace Grube; her sister Linda L. Kamp of Rochester; her brothers-in-law Sid Lewis and wife Yvonne of Bradenton, FL,  Mike Lewis of Warsaw, Kim Lewis and wife Shelly  of  Noblesville.  Numerous nieces and nephews also survive including Justin Lewis and daughters Rhiannon and Gwendolyn; Tyler Lewis and wife Michelle, and sons Cameron and Michael; Paige Martin, and sons Quinn and Gavin, and daughter Ruby; Abby Tomcsi and husband Jason, and daughter Lydia, and son Benjamin; Elizabeth (Liz) Lewis-Clark and husband Anthony; Michael Lewis and wife Sarah, and sons Rooney, Calahan, and Granger; and Cary Lewis and wife Alli;  her Uncle Allen Ray Smith of Akron; along with many loved cousins and extended family.

Preceding  Barb in death are her parents Richard and Bertie Smith; sister-in-law Rita Lewis; and her treasured canine Harley, the 17-year old silver miniature Schnauzer.

A celebration of life for Barbara Sue Lewis will be held at 1:30pm on Saturday, February 7th, 2026, in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 West 18th Street, Rochester. The family will receive friends on Friday, February 6th from 4:00pm-7:00pm and prior to Saturday's service beginning at 11:00am.  A private family burial will follow in Rochester's IOOF Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Culver Educational Foundation,  % Culver Baseball Turf Project,  1300 Academy Road #159, Culver, IN 46511.