Beloved husband of the late Stella Mae. Dear father of John Lester III, Joan K., and Jane (Andrew) Malonis. Grandfather of Charles and Nathan Malonis. Survived by his twin sister Marilynn Neal, and Sara Jane Riggle. Proud veteran of Naval Reserve during WWII. Alumnus of University of Missouri. Visitation and Funeral Service at Ward Presbyterian Church, 40000 W 6 Mile in Northville on Friday, Sept 9, 2011 beginning at 10am with Service to follow at 11am.