Les was the beloved husband of Madeline for 52 years, a devoted father of Derek and Cory, and a cherished father-in-law of Abby and Allison. He was the adored grandfather, "Papa", of Jared, Jeremy, Leah and Arianna.
Les loved to ski in the winter and fly-fish in the summer. He collected art and loved jazz and classical music.
He was committed to Roundup River Ranch in Gypsum, Colorado, Vail Jazz and his alma mater, Cornell University.