Lester "Les" Heitke's obituary , Passed away on May 24, 2025 in Willmar, Minnesota

Lester "Les" Heitke

February 5, 1949 - May 24, 2025 (76 years old)

Willmar, Minnesota

Lester "Les" Heitke's obituary , Passed away on May 24, 2025 in Willmar, Minnesota

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Lester "Les" Heitke

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February 5, 1949 - May 24, 2025 (76 years old)

Willmar, Minnesota

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Lester Heitke Obituary

We are sad to announce that on May 24, 2025, at the age of 76, Lester Heitke of Willmar, Minnesota passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Though Lester has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

Beyond his role in government, Les served on numerous community boards, including the Bethesda Foundation, Economic Development Commission, Rice Hospital, and United Way.

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May 28, 2025

Barbara J Carr lit a candle

May 28, 2025

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“Thank you for your service as President of KCED's Joint Operations Board and to the community as a whole. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.”

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May 28

Visitation

Harvey Anderson Funeral Home
1000 19th Ave SW, Willmar, MN 56201

Thu

May 29

Visitation

Church of St. Mary
713 12th St SW, Willmar, MN 56201

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May 29

Mass of Christian Burial

Church of St. Mary
713 12th St SW, Willmar, MN 56201

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