"Thinking of you and aunt Helen."
In loving memory of
Charles L. Lester
May 6, 1937 - February 26, 2015
Charles L. Lester, of Antigo, died Thursday, February 26, 2015 at Langlade Hospital under the care of LeRoyer Hospice. He was 77 years old. He was born on May 6, 1937 in Springbrook, WI a son of the late Robert and Hazel (Moyer) Lester. He married Helen Baerwolf on December 6, 1954 in Shell Lake, WI.
Mr. Lester was an over the road truck driver.
He loved to garden and play country and blue grass music on his guitar. He enjoyed fishing and hunting.
In addition to his wife survivors include a daughter, Vickie (Jim) Paulik of Irma; a son, Leslie Lester of Antigo; six grandchildren, Jackie (Brandon), Carla, Charles, Adam, Heidi and Jeremy; seven great-grandchildren, Stephen, Kristen, Justin, Mitchell, Daisy, Jahnika and Justice; a sister, Joyce Drabek of Springbrook; five brothers, Robert (Betty) Lester of Springbrook, Dale (Joyce) Lester of Springbrook, Dean (Sandy) Lester of Springbrook, Kalvin (Dana) Lester of Eau Claire and Jerry (Nancy) Lester of Springbrook.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Carol Lester.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 7 at 1 p.m. at Ascension Evangelical Lutheran Church in Antigo with Rev. Michael Spaude officiating. Visitation will be Saturday, March 7 from 11 a.m. until the time of service at the church.
Tributes
"Sometimes, the Lord just takes blessed people because they've filled their purpose early. Everyone plays their own song. They sing their story to the world and leave behind a melody of memories. Sometimes... their song is cut short and ends too early. But that doesn't mean their music was any less sweet or that they left any less of an impression. Grandpa Charles, I will always remember the songs you and grandma used to share with us children.. and remember the stories you told us as well..the lessons in life you felt we needed to know.. You will always be in my heart and on my mind grandpa. You and grandma were a great influence as to who I grew up to be.. and I will cherish ever lesson and every memory of you two together .. Grandpa I will miss you. "
"Reminiscing in the days of old, how soothing to my soul when Charles would play his guitar and Helen would sing. Now I find comfort in knowing Charles is home with our King. With love, Sandy"
"Helen, we made a lot of good memories together with our singing an playing instruments together in church an homes; gospel country singing was warming to the soul. My cup run over with blessings of the heart. May God Bless you an your family, love forever Ruthie "
"I am very sorry for your loss of Chuck. We ran thousands of miles together and we became close friends. He knew me as Bucky as that was my radio handle. I have been off the road since 2009 due to stage 4 throat cancer. May God Bless Chuck and his Family. "
"Vic; I'm so sorry!Your Dad's death takes me back to the beginning of our lives as adults. Tried to find you on F.B. No luck! Your folks came to my Dad's funeral. That was cool. I couldn't attend your Dad's. Find me on FB or call me @ 920-210-7769. I feel really bad. Dave. "
"I'd like to express my deepest sympathy to the entire Lester family in their this time of grief; especially to Helen, Vic, and Les. Words cannot express my feelings for you at this time. Really wish that I could be there!"