LEERAR, Lester J. (1936-2004)

LERERAR, JACKSON, NEDVED, HENNING, WELTER, DAY, FOY, TRUNKHILL

Posted By: Hancock Co Genealogical Society (email)
Date: 3/11/2016 at 12:04:56

Lester J. Leerar, 1936-2004

March 10, 2004

Lester Leerar, 67, of Britt, died on Saturday, February 28, 2004, at the Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, West Campus in Mason City, Iowa.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, March 2, at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Britt. The Rev. Michael Schueller officiated. Music was provided by organist, Brenda Smith who accompanied soloist, Louise Zrostlik. Allen Doughan and Craig Leerar ushered. Burial was in the St. John's Cemetery, Duncan. The Ewing-Dugger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Honorary casket bearers were Mr. Leerars grandchildren, Ryan, Chris, Sarah, Dylan, Ashley, Jessica, Michael, Eric, Emily, Kelly, Brayden, Logan and Jacob. Casket bearers were Andy Trunkhill, Dustin Trunkhill, Chad Trunkhill, Mike Leerar, Ron Leerar, Greg Leerar and Justin Leerar

Lester Joseph, the son of Herman and Lula Jackson Leerar, was born on December 23, 1936 in rural Britt. He attended country school and then the Britt High School. Following high school, Lester began farming with his parents.

On October 3, 1960, Lester was married to Teresa Nedved at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan. The couple farmed in the Britt and Bancroft areas until they moved to Britt in 1975. At that time, Lester kept involved with agriculture by operating a custom grain business. He later was employed by Snap on Tools and then Winnebago Industries, retiring in 1997.

Lester enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed his dog, Buddy, being outdoors, going fishing and camping. He looked forward to trips to Branson, Missouri with Teresa.

He is survived by his wife, Teresa; five children, Monte Leerar and his wife, Tammy of Britt, Marlene Henning and her husband, Herman of Leland, Jon Leerar and his wife, Marlene of Britt, Cory Leerar and his wife, Jolene of Britt and Jason Leerar and his wife, Joanie of Algona; and 14 grandchildren.

Also surviving are four sisters, Leona Welter and her husband, Thomas of Corwith, Darlene Day of Britt, Linda Foy and her husband, Charles of Odebolt and Vicki Trunkhill and her husband Charles of Algona; two brothers, Duane Leerar and his wife, Paulette of Garner and Larry Leerar and his wife, Lorna of Britt; numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Herman; and two sons, Marty and Mark.

©The Garner Leader & Signal 2004