Castleton - Lewis Joseph Tezak Sr., 80, peacefully passed away Monday afternoon January 11, 2021 at the University of Vermont Medical Center after a long illness. He was born November 29, 1940 in Reading, PA the son of Lewis F. and Mary (Breager) Tezak. Lewis was a graduate of Reading High School class of 1958. He received a degree in physical education from West Chester University in 1963; he then began his lifelong teaching and coaching career which lasted for thirty six years. He married Amanda Susan "Susie" Glasgow on April 2,1965; together they had three children. Lewis embraced life and had many hobbies including traveling, cooking, skiing, collecting art and was a lifelong Eagles fan. He is survived by his wife Amanda Susan "Susie" Tezak, by his three sons: Lewis J. Tezak Jr., Manning Tezak and his wife Shawn, and Jason Tezak; by his brother David Tezak and a niece Tiffany Tezak. He was predeceased by his parents. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday January 20, 2021 at 11 A.M. at the Ducharme Funeral Home Inc., located at 1939 Main Street, Castleton. Covid restrictions apply please wear a mask. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Vermont Association for the blind and visually impaired at 1 Scale Ave, Suite #117 Building 18, Rutland, VT 05701 www.vabvi.org. Arrangements are under the direction of the Ducharme Funeral home Inc. Online condolences at www.ducharmefuneralhome.com