Lester "Rae" Rothermel's obituary , Passed away on December 29, 2024 in Machesney Park, Illinois

Lester "Rae" Rothermel

July 1, 1930 - December 29, 2024 (94 years old)

Machesney Park, Illinois

Lester "Rae" Rothermel's obituary , Passed away on December 29, 2024 in Machesney Park, Illinois

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Polo Family Funeral Home

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Lester "Rae" Rothermel

July 1, 1930 - December 29, 2024 (94 years old)

Machesney Park, Illinois

Lester Rothermel Obituary

The memory of Lester Rothermel of Machesney Park, Illinois, who passed away on December 29, 2024 at the age of 94, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Lester Rothermel (Mother Celia Rothermel) and Celia Rothermel (Rae); his wife Sandi Rothermel; his siblings, Calista Hartman, Phyllis Ruter, Delmar Rothermel, Darrell Rothermel, Alan Rothermel and Harlan Rothermel; and his granddaughter Samantha Gilmour.

He is survived by: his children, Vicky Bray (Bob) of Altamont, IL, Nancy Gilmour (Pat) of Galesburg, Brian Rothermel (Karen Bentele) of Machesney Park, Cody Rothermel (Kristin) of Rock Falls, IL and Jason Berg (Kim) of Monroe, WI; his brother-in-law Dan Hartman; and his grandchildren, Timothy Gilmour (Kiley) of Danni Gilmour, JR, Erin Moffit (Josh), Rachel Wagner (Brent), Michael Rothermel, Ian Berg and Barrett Berg. He is also survived by great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Polo FFA.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Polo Family Funeral Home



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