Howard L. "Butch" Lester's obituary , Passed away on January 31, 2026 in Ames, Iowa

Howard L. "Butch" Lester

July 2, 1943 - January 31, 2026 (82 years old)

Ames, Iowa

Howard L. "Butch" Lester's obituary , Passed away on January 31, 2026 in Ames, Iowa

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Howard L. "Butch" Lester

July 2, 1943 - January 31, 2026 (82 years old)

Ames, Iowa

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Howard L. Lester Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on January 31, 2026, at the age of 82, Howard L. Lester of Ames, Iowa passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Howard L. Lester to pay them a last tribute.

As Howard departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Howard may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Howard leaves behind.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Roy Lester and Glennadine Lester; his sisters, Elaine and Janice; and his in-laws, Frank and Bernice Kout.

He is survived by: his wife Ann Kout-Lester of Ames; his son Mark Lester (Danielle) of Gilbert, Arizona; and his siblings, James Lester and Linda Morris.

In lieu of flowers or cards, please consider a donation to Mary Greeley Medical Center's Hospice Program or the William R. Bliss Cancer Center.

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Hugeback Johnson Funeral Home



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