Lewis Craine

FUNERAL SERVICE: Tuesday April 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Arlington Memorial Park

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    Meeting ID: 818 4521 5588
    Passcode: 395764

SHIVA:

Shiva will be observed at the home of Sandra and Lewis Craine on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, and Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 6:00 PM and a Minyan service only on Tuesday at 7:00 PM at 5092 Norseman Circle, Marietta, GA, 30068

Lewis Craine, architect and builder, died on April 18th, 2026 at the age of 91. Born in Detroit in 1935 to his cherished parents Max and Mollie, he attended Cass Tech High School where he graduated as the valedictorian in 1953. He went on to study architecture at the University of Michigan, remaining a devoted UM fan his entire life. In 1969, he married his beloved wife Sandra, and they spent the next 57 years raising their children, doting on their grandchildren (who called him Papa), rooting for UM, listening to jazz, and traveling the world.

He was predeceased by his brother and sister-in-law Joseph & Teri Craine; and his brother Clifford Craine (Susan Linn). He is survived by his wife Sandra; daughter, Mara Van de Grift (Kevin), son Ari Craine (Jodi); grandchildren, Zoe Van de Grift, Joeli Van de Grift, Lola Craine, and Miles Craine; and sibling, Toni Jacob. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.