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Lewis Martin Reagan

Birth	:	20 Oct 1904 Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
Death	:	29 Dec 1961 Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Mount Thompson Memorial Gardens and Crematorium, Holland Park West, Brisbane City, Australia
Coordinate	:	-27.5258170, 153.0777450
Plot	:	Section B, Lot 9, Grave 7
Description	:	"In Memory of Lewis Martin Reagan - Lewis' life was cut short by the dread illness of cancer, but he lived such a full life that really in the things he did, he more than lived his three score years and ten. He learned to read first and second grade books before he was old enough to go to school, because he just had to have books, since his father had so many. He graduated from college at nineteen years of age, 'cum laude' and began to teach in the High School in Paris, Missouri. Later he taught... Read More	"In Memory of Lewis Martin Reagan - Lewis' life was cut short by the dread illness of cancer, but he lived such a full life that really in the things he did, he more than lived his three score years and ten. He learned to read first and second grade books before he was old enough to go to school, because he just had to have books, since his father had so many. He graduated from college at nineteen years of age, 'cum laude' and began to teach in the High School in Paris, Missouri. Later he taught in Kansas University on a part time basis and finished his Masters. He then took the same kind of a teaching position in Illinois University and worked two years on his Doctorate, moving to Brooklyn Poletechnic Institute, and planned to finish at the New York University. His thesis was completed and was being typed when it was learned that someone in England had written on the same subject, and his thesis had been accepted just a week or two ahead of Lewis', so they asked him to write another Thesis on a different subject. With his growing family, his teaching, and his interest in the American Numismatic Association, he took year after year extra courses, because every year he didn't get his degree, one credit was dropped, and another course was taken, until he had taken all higher courses. New York University offered him a place to teach for his degree, but he couldn't accept it on their terms, so although he never received his Doctor's degree, he stood 7th among the mathematicians in United States. It was his 17th year of teaching in the University of Wichita, teaching the graduate classes, when his illness cut him down. He had all of his high school mathematics and all of his College math under his father, then together they were in class at the University of Kansas, for some of the Master's courses. Later, when he came to Wichita, teaching classes his father had never had, then "Dad" as they all called him, went to class to Lewis! They used to say, "If you want to know anything about mathematics, ask Professor Reagan, -- and it doesn't make any difference which one." While Lewis was doing full time teaching still in Brooklyn, New York, he became General Secretary of the American Numismatic Association, and he held that position for over eighteen years until he passed away. At first it was just a part-time job, but with Lewis' interest he built it up from 4,000 members to 25,000. In the "Coin World", a newspaper on coins, at the beginning of his obituary they said, 'Mr. A.N.A. is dead." He travelled all over the United States spending most of his weekends flying to conventions. The last three or four years, he had to keep from two to four or five secretaries, to do all the general work. All of his spare time from school he spent doing the particular work which the girls couldn't do. Hundreds of people all over the country knew him well and loved him enough to call him "Lew". The American Numismatic Association established a Lewis M. Reagan Memorial Foundaiton, Inc. to perpetuate his memory. The foundation will establish scholarships at colleges and universities which teach numismatic courses. It will under-write publication of numismatics books and assist numismatic projects. He really took his place as the oldest son, and always seemed to think he should do extra things for any of the younger ones when they needed help. He took over his father's personal business, and helped me in every way, as long as he lived. He knew for several years that his strength was failing, but only knew the last two months that it was cancer, and that his days were numbered. But he continued his teaching until about a month before he passed away, and attended the last convention in Kansas City, just a month before he went home, although he was not able to take the trip and had to spend the time in Kansas City in a wheel chair. Our great consolation is that he and Papa dear are sharing the heavenly home together, and are the guardian angels to watch over we who are left to finish our lives here. He was 57 years 2 months old when he went home." Story written by Minnie Caldwell Reagan

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Where is Lewis Martin Reagan's memorial?
Lewis Martin Reagan's memorial is located at: Mount Thompson Memorial Gardens and Crematorium, Holland Park West, Brisbane City, Australia.
When did Lewis Martin Reagan death?
Lewis Martin Reagan death on 29 Dec 1961 in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Lewis Martin Reagan's memorial?
Latitude: -27.5258170
Longitude: 153.0777450

Family Members:

Parent

Charles Arthur Reagan

(1880 - 1957)

Minnie Edna Caldwell Reagan

(1886 - 1968)

Spouse

Gabrielle D. Perreault Reagan

(1906 - 2001)

Siblings

Maurice Vinton Reagan

(1908 - 1980)

Margaret Ellen Reagan Layton

(1911 - 2002)

Lawrence Edward Reagan

(1914 - 2004)

Mary Elizabeth Reagan Laird

(1915 - 1984)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Mount Thompson Memorial Gardens and Crematorium
Holland Park West, Brisbane City, Australia
Coordinate: -27.5258170, 153.0777450

2. Mount Gravatt Cemetery and Crematorium
Mount Gravatt, Brisbane City, Australia
Coordinate: -27.5541280, 153.0659870

3. St Luke's Anglican Church Cemetery
Tarragindi, Brisbane City, Australia
Coordinate: -27.5157980, 153.0384450

4. St. Andrew’s Anglican Church Columbarium
South Brisbane, Brisbane City, Australia
Coordinate: -27.4855800, 153.0446860

5. St Paul Anglican Columbarium
East Brisbane, Brisbane City, Australia
Coordinate: -27.4854900, 153.0447200

6. South Brisbane Cemetery
Brisbane, Brisbane City, Australia
Coordinate: -27.4984629, 153.0257103

7. Balmoral Cemetery
Brisbane, Brisbane City, Australia
Coordinate: -27.4724180, 153.0648980

8. Tingalpa Christ Church Cemetery
Tingalpa, Brisbane City, Australia
Coordinate: -27.4727272, 153.1117449

9. St Mary's Anglican Church Columbarium
Brisbane, Brisbane City, Australia
Coordinate: -27.4749890, 153.0353880

10. St John’s Lutheran Church Cemetery
Eight Mile Plains, Brisbane City, Australia
Coordinate: -27.5875960, 153.1031940

11. Cathedral of St Stephen
Brisbane, Brisbane City, Australia
Coordinate: -27.4686810, 153.0285400

12. God's Acre Cemetery
Brisbane, Brisbane City, Australia
Coordinate: -27.5718860, 153.0138340

13. Bulimba Uniting Church Cemetery
Bulimba, Brisbane City, Australia
Coordinate: -27.4514020, 153.0623340

14. Hemmant Cemetery and Crematorium
Brisbane, Brisbane City, Australia
Coordinate: -27.4678001, 153.1339111

15. Rochedale Catholic Church Cemetery
Rochedale, Brisbane City, Australia
Coordinate: -27.5926510, 153.1217540

16. Saint Matthews Anglican Cemetery
Sherwood, Brisbane City, Australia
Coordinate: -27.5330430, 152.9869730

17. First Brisbane Burial Ground
Brisbane City, Australia
Coordinate: -27.4671437, 153.0149713

18. Paddington Cemetery (Defunct)
Milton, Brisbane City, Australia
Coordinate: -27.4650180, 153.0084460

19. Francis Lookout Cemetery
Corinda, Brisbane City, Australia
Coordinate: -27.5370960, 152.9765400

20. Toowong Cemetery
Brisbane, Brisbane City, Australia
Coordinate: -27.4747380, 152.9829810

21. Gibson Island Plague Cemetery (Defunct)
Brisbane City, Australia
Coordinate: -27.4303333, 153.1269444

22. Trinity Uniting Church Columbarium
Wilston, Brisbane City, Australia
Coordinate: -27.4284500, 153.0190260

23. Chapel Hill Uniting Church Cemetery
Brisbane, Brisbane City, Australia
Coordinate: -27.5076700, 152.9530800

24. Nundah Historic Cemetery
Nundah, Brisbane City, Australia
Coordinate: -27.4079200, 153.0673400