Kenneth Ray Lester Obituary
We announce the death of Kenneth Ray Lester of New Hampton, Iowa, who passed away on June 25, 2026, at the age of 94. Kenneth will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Kenneth Ray Lester to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Raymond Lester and Vera Lester (Anderson); his wife Thelma Wetterhus; his siblings-in-law, Kristine, Don Schipull and Jerry McAllister; and his nephews, David Lester, Curtis Lester and David Schipull.
He is survived by: his daughters, Diane Kowalski of Phoenix, AZ, Jan Flaherty (Jim) of Montevideo, MN, Susan Becker of Clear Lake, IA, Teresa Becker (Gary) of Alexandria, MN and Karen Peters (Wally) of Maplewood, MN; his grandchildren, Sara Kowalski, Nichole Kowalski of Phoenix, AZ, Nick Flaherty (Tamara) of Big Lake, MN, Ross Flaherty (Breanna) of Renville, MN, Amanda Zipse (Ed) of Clear Lake, IA, Mark Becker (Mary Franken) of Ventura, IA, Adam Becker (Katie) of Lake Winnebago, MO, Joey Becker (Hanna) of Garfield, MN and Kenny Becker of Lees Summit, MO; his great grandchildren, Tristyn Brown, Lucas, Keegan, Brynn Flaherty, Jamison, Layla Flaherty, Alistair, Ava Zipse, Logan Becker, Tate, Myles and Brody Becker; his siblings-in-law, Elizabeth and Roy Azinger of Mesa, AZ.; and his nieces and nephews, Julie Lang (Steve), Rick Lester (Chris), Scott Lester, Dean Schipull, Kolleen Schipull, Jodi Scott (David) and Jill Lewey (Mitch).
