Robert M. Lester age 90 of Menomonie, died Monday July 4, 2016 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Menomonie.

Bob was born June 7, 1926 in Sand Creek.  He was the son of Robert H. and Mammie (Noland) Lester and grew up in the Sand Creek and Ridgeland area.  He married Frances L. Krueger June 23, 1948 in Menomonie.  They made their home in Menomonie, Orange, CA and Colfax before returning to Menomonie in 1986.  Bob farmed in Colfax in 1970 and also worked for Sanna Dairies, retiring in 1987.

Bob is survived by three children, Marilyn Understock of Glenwood City, David (Denise) of Eleva, Gary (Kim) of Jacksonville, FL, eight grandchildren, Katie (Doug) Parker of Boyceville and Holly Understock of Minneapolis, MN,  Sara (Joe) Cintron of Deltona, FL, Jon (Danielle) Lester of Deltona, FL, Alexander “A.J.” Lester of Eleva; Scott (Dani) Lester of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Jamie (Joe) Buckholtz of Amboy, MN, Kerri Lester of New Port Ritchey, FL; eight great grandchildren; two sisters, Laverna Brokaski of Menomonie, Velma Miller of Kirksville, MO, a sister-in-law Darlene (Everett) Wolf of Eau Claire, several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Frances in 2007, two brothers, Larry and Earl and a sister Adeline.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Friday July 8, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Menomonie.  Burial will be in the church cemetery with military honors provided by the Menomonie Veterans Honor Guard.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday at the Rhiel Funeral Home in Menomonie and one hour prior to services at the church on Friday.

Condolences

1. Andy and Kari Axelsen August 11, 2016, at 10:10am

   Bob was a wonderful neighbor for 20 years. We enjoyed our meals and visits with Bob and Frances. Especially the fish fry and taco salads. Bob's faith was evident by his example. He is now in heaven with Frances. Jesus peace and blessings the family!

2. Fr. Tom Krieg August 8, 2016, at 12:26pm

   Dear Family, I was sad to hear of Bob's passing. I was his pastor for 11 years and so enjoyed our weekly brief conversations. He was always one of the very first ones to get to church for the 4:00 Saturday Mass. He missed Fran so much, but he kept living faithfully his remaining days, Sympathy and prayers to you.

3. Mary Sachaefef July 7, 2016, at 7:16am

   A truly sweet man who gave great hugs.
   Mary Schaefer

4. linda robinson July 6, 2016, at 4:57pm

   he was a great guy , I knew him and his late wife from the moose lodge in menomonie , All of you will be in my prayers , linda robinson

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