Lewis Allen Fleming of the Bear Clan, age 58 of Lac Courte Oreilles, began his journey home on Friday, December 3rd, 2021, surrounded by the love of his family.

Lewis Fleming was born January 18, 1963 in Hayward, WI the son of Arthur J. and Alberta L. (Kingfisher) Fleming. He was the sixth of eleven children, twin to sister Lori. He grew up and spent most of his life near Billy Boy Dam on the Lac Courte Oreilles reservation. He graduated from the Lac Courte Oreilles high school where he enjoyed playing basketball and cross-country skiing as well as many other activities. Louie spent the majority of his professional career working in masonry, maintenance at several tribal entities, and in most recent years as a security guard at the Sevenwinds Casino. Louis spent his life bringing joy to others through his tremendous gift of humor. He loved to visit friends and family near and far. Louie would go out of his way to help anyone in need. Everybody who knew him has at least one funny story to relate. He had an incredibly strong work ethic and never shied away from a difficult job. Louie had the innate ability to light up whatever room he walked into and make those around him feel at home. For these reasons, even those who weren’t his family, felt like they were. He was well known and liked throughout this entire region and his absence will be felt by many.

He is survived by his children Aaron John Fleming, Rachel Elizabeth Fleming, Peter “Buddy” Hall; siblings Rhonda (Kirt) Quagon, Michael Fleming, Katherine (Lawrence) Dernovsek, Gerald (Maureen) Fleming, Lori (Ray) Wolf, Douglas (Kathy) Fleming, Marcy (Louis) Gouge, Kimberly (John) Mueller, Karen Breit; partner Lisa Sutton; many nieces and nephews.

Louie was preceded in death by parents Arthur and Alberta; brother David A. Fleming.

Tribal Funeral Rites were held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at Big Drum Ceremonial Center in Lac Courte Oreilles. Chato “Ombishkebines” Gonzalez officiated. Burial was in New Post Cemetery. Visitation began at 5:00 p.m. Monday, December 6th at Big Drum Ceremonial Center.

 Honorary casket bearers were Larry Dernovsek, Louis “Tiger” Gougé, Jason LaRush, Tori (DeBrot) LaCapa, John Mueller, Kirt Quagon and Sean Fleming.
Casket bearers were Travis Fleming, Lucas Wolf, Ben Fleming, Ian Breit, Michael Jay Fleming and Greg Fleming.

Last Update: Dec 09, 2021 3:05 pm CST