Born in Clifton Springs, New York, she grew up in Palmyra, NY as the oldest daughter of Louis and Theresa (Bowe) Wizeman. She graduated second in her class from Palmyra High School in 1945 and earned her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Cornell University in 1949 – one of only two women in her class to receive that degree.
In 1951, Kay moved to Oak Ridge, Tennessee to work on nuclear projects, where she met a young technician, Mervin Lewis. When both moved from Oak Ridge to Cincinnati to work with General Electric, their relationship deepened. They were married on July 4, 1953, at St. Anne's Church in Palmyra. They settled in Cincinnati, then Dayton before eventually moving to the Brookville area, where they raised five children.
Kay balanced motherhood while serving as a substitute teacher in area schools. She returned to the workforce full time in 1969 as quality control manager at Sinvalco in Vandalia, then as quality assurance manager with Dayton Coatings and Chemicals in West Alexandria. Throughout her career, she led by example as a strong advocate for women in the workplace and made her mark in a chemical industry largely dominated by men. Early in her life, Kay served in the Civil Air Patrol for three years. She also kept active by serving as a 4H advisor for local sewing and horse clubs, as well as birdwatching and gardening.
Several years after retiring, Mervin and Kay moved to Troy, where they were members of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 2013;
In 1951, Kay moved to Oak Ridge, Tennessee to work on nuclear projects, where she met a young technician, Mervin Lewis. When both moved from Oak Ridge to Cincinnati to work with General Electric, their relationship deepened. They were married on July 4, 1953, at St. Anne's Church in Palmyra. They settled in Cincinnati, then Dayton before eventually moving to the Brookville area, where they raised five children.
Kay balanced motherhood while serving as a substitute teacher in area schools. She returned to the workforce full time in 1969 as quality control manager at Sinvalco in Vandalia, then as quality assurance manager with Dayton Coatings and Chemicals in West Alexandria. Throughout her career, she led by example as a strong advocate for women in the workplace and made her mark in a chemical industry largely dominated by men. Early in her life, Kay served in the Civil Air Patrol for three years. She also kept active by serving as a 4H advisor for local sewing and horse clubs, as well as birdwatching and gardening.
Several years after retiring, Mervin and Kay moved to Troy, where they were members of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 2013;
Born in Clifton Springs, New York, she grew up in Palmyra, NY as the oldest daughter of Louis and Theresa (Bowe) Wizeman. She graduated second in her class from Palmyra High School in 1945 and earned her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Cornell University in 1949 – one of only two women in her class to receive that degree.
In 1951, Kay moved to Oak Ridge, Tennessee to work on nuclear projects, where she met a young technician, Mervin Lewis. When both moved from Oak Ridge to Cincinnati to work with General Electric, their relationship deepened. They were married on July 4, 1953, at St. Anne's Church in Palmyra. They settled in Cincinnati, then Dayton before eventually moving to the Brookville area, where they raised five children.
Kay balanced motherhood while serving as a substitute teacher in area schools. She returned to the workforce full time in 1969 as quality control manager at Sinvalco in Vandalia, then as quality assurance manager with Dayton Coatings and Chemicals in West Alexandria. Throughout her career, she led by example as a strong advocate for women in the workplace and made her mark in a chemical industry largely dominated by men. Early in her life, Kay served in the Civil Air Patrol for three years. She also kept active by serving as a 4H advisor for local sewing and horse clubs, as well as birdwatching and gardening.
Several years after retiring, Mervin and Kay moved to Troy, where they were members of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 2013;
In 1951, Kay moved to Oak Ridge, Tennessee to work on nuclear projects, where she met a young technician, Mervin Lewis. When both moved from Oak Ridge to Cincinnati to work with General Electric, their relationship deepened. They were married on July 4, 1953, at St. Anne's Church in Palmyra. They settled in Cincinnati, then Dayton before eventually moving to the Brookville area, where they raised five children.
Kay balanced motherhood while serving as a substitute teacher in area schools. She returned to the workforce full time in 1969 as quality control manager at Sinvalco in Vandalia, then as quality assurance manager with Dayton Coatings and Chemicals in West Alexandria. Throughout her career, she led by example as a strong advocate for women in the workplace and made her mark in a chemical industry largely dominated by men. Early in her life, Kay served in the Civil Air Patrol for three years. She also kept active by serving as a 4H advisor for local sewing and horse clubs, as well as birdwatching and gardening.
Several years after retiring, Mervin and Kay moved to Troy, where they were members of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 2013;
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