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Dean A. "Bud" Lester Jr.

1954 - 2024

Dean A. "Bud" Lester Jr. obituary, 1954-2024, Winchester, IN

BORN

1954

DIED

2024

Dean Lester Obituary

Bud Lester, whose given name was Dean A. Lester, Jr., passed away on August 31, 2024 leaving a legacy of love, dedication, and humility that will continue to inspire generations to come. Born on November 9, 1954 in Winchester, IN, a man of humble beginnings and simple pleasures, Bud cherished his family and his farm above all else. He was a devoted husband, an inspiring father, a thoughtful grandfather, and a dedicated farmer. Bud graduated from Union High School in 1973 and took on the responsibility of caring for the family farm, which had been in the Lester family since 1838.
In 1983, Bud and his family were honored with the Hoosier Homestead Award, a recognition he held with immense pride. His life was a testament to hard work, family values, and a deep connection to the land he loved.
He is survived by his loving wife, Neda, with whom he shared 50 beautiful years of marriage, his children, Dreu (Mark) Doerstler, Mac (Ashley) Lester, Garret (Micah) Lester, and his adored grandchildren, Griffin, Raleigh, Lilah, Alden, Madelyn, Astella, Scarlett, Corbin, Kinlie, Crew, Jada, Kodi, and Canyon. He also leaves behind his mother, Freda Breymier, sister, Tannya (Chris) Houtchens, Yvonne (Jack) Kelley, and Heather (Bryant) Branigan and several nieces and nephews. Bud was preceded in death by his father, Dean Lester, his daughter-in-law, Brandy Lester, and his grandparents, Homer and Thyra Lester.
A gathering to remember Bud's life will be on Friday, September 6, 2024, at 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Wilson-Shook Funeral Homes and Cremation Center (Thornburg Memorial Chapel), with a Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 11:00 am. As we gather to remember and honor Bud's life, we invite you to share your memories at www.wilsonshookfh.com, and upload photos to his memorial page. His story is best told through the eyes and hearts of those who loved him. Memorial contributions may be made to Randolph County 4-H, 1885 US-27, Winchester, Indiana 47394 or plant a tree in this memory.

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Published by Winchester News-Gazette from Sep. 4 to Sep. 12, 2024.

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