• Date Of Birth: December 3, 1922
  • Date Of Death: April 12, 2017
  • State: Michigan

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at the age of 94. Lester was born in Fargo, North Dakota on December 3, 1922, the son of the late Senius and Marie (Andersen) Pedersen. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. during World War II. He was united in marriage to Arlene (Anstett) Pedersen on September 19, 1945.

He retired as a Sales Representative for New Holland Farm Machinery after 25 years of service. Following retirement, he and Arlene moved to Vicksburg, where they enjoyed farm life and his love for horses. Later he enjoyed being groundskeeper for West Portage Little League for many years. He was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church. He belonged to the V.F.W. Post #1527, American Legion Post #0036 and Eagles Club #3531.

He enjoyed bowling, hunting and fishing, but most of all was an avid fan of his children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events. He is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Arlene Pedersen; three sons, Kevin (Joelene) Pedersen of Scotts, MI, Lance Pedersen of Portage, MI and Keith (Nancy) Pedersen of Three Rivers, MI; five grandchildren, Matthew (Amber) Pedersen, Lauren (Matthew) Kulbago, Kristin (Christopher) Osborn, Brandon Pedersen and Ryan Pedersen; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother, Paul and sister, Bernice.

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