Lester J. Ziegler

Obituary

Lester John Ziegler was born on January 7, 1938, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. He was the son of Charles and Blanche (Peterson) Ziegler. Lester was baptized as an infant, and later confirmed in his faith as a youth at United Church of Christ in Hutchinson. He received his education in Hutchinson, and was a graduate with the Hutchinson High School class of 1956.

On October 23, 1976, Lester was united in marriage to Beverly Paul at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Hutchinson, by Reverend John Longly. Lester and Beverly resided in Hutchinson. They shared 38 years of marriage before Beverly passed away on November 6, 2014.

Lester was a dispatcher for Hutchinson Utilities. He retired in March, 1993.

Lester enjoyed fishing, being the handyman, going to country music festivals, and snowmobiling. In his later years, he enjoyed calling ACC Midwest Transportation for a ride to and from Walmart. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

Lester passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021, at Cedar Crest, at the age of 83 years.

Blessed be his memory.

Lester is survived by his:
Siblings, Lois Phillips of Sacramento, CA,
Donna Fischer of Hutchinson, MN,
Betsy Wright of Darwin, MN,
Sister-in-law, Charlotte Ziegler of OR;
Many Nieces, Nephews, other relatives and friends.

Lester is preceded in death by his Parents, Charles and Blanche Ziegler; Wife, Beverly Ziegler; Siblings, Dorothy Porth and her husband, Elmer, Darrold Ziegler and his wife, Eleanor, Orville Ziegler, Marilyn Putney and her husband, Wally; Brothers-in-law, Bernard McCormick, Valentine Wright, Ray Fischer.