Lester Mahlstedt
August 5, 1922 ~ March 5, 2010
Lester Ernest Mahlstedt, age 87 of Fredericksburg, Iowa died Friday March 5, 2010, at the New Hampton Care Center.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday March 8, 2010, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg with Pastor Ronnie Koch officiating. Janiece Kramer will be the organist with Jennifer Shide as vocalist singing, “The Old Rugged Cross“ and “Amazing Grace“. The congregation will sing, “In Know That My Redeemer Lives”.
Interment will be in the Richland Cemetery, rural Nashua with Zachary Mahlstedt, Brian Mahlstedt, Gary Lampe, Troy Mulholland, Bobby Zeien, David Wise, Kevin Saettele, Darryl Wiley and Marc Beahan as casketbearers. Honorary casketbearers are Marcus Mahlstedt and Edward Mahlstedt.
Friends may call 3:00 - 6:00 Sunday March 7, 2010, at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Fredericksburg. Further visitation will be one hour prior to the service Monday at the church.
Lester Ernest Mahlstedt was born August 5, 1922, in Bremer County, Iowa the son of Edward and Marie (Wendt) Mahlstedt. He was educated in rural country schools in Chickasaw County.
On March 1, 1945, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Nashua, Lester was united in marriage to Marian Mellmann. To this union seven children were born. The couple farmed East of Fredericksburg for many years. Lester also hauled can milk for the Fredericksburg Farmers Butter and Dairy Creamery for eighteen years. Marian died on April 14, 2005, after 60 years of marriage.
Lester loved playing cards and spending time with his family.
He is survived by two sons, Lester Mahlstedt Jr. of Ionia and Larry Mahlstedt of Des Moines; four daughters, Elinor (Stu) Ferguson, Gunison, CO, Linda (Ken) Mulholland, Hanover, IL, Deloris (Steve) Ryan, LeGrand, IA and Betty (Bruce) Lampe of Ionia; fourteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren; two brothers, Marcus (Linda) Mahlstedt of Nashua and Edward (Cathy) Mahlstedt of Nashua; one sister-in-law, Margaret Mahlstedt of Michigan.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; one daughter, Mary Jane Mahlstedt; two brothers, Gilbert and Alvin; two sisters, Dorothy Thein, and Mary Jean Mahlstedt in infancy.
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Linda, I was so sorry to hear about your dad. I wouldn’t have even known except Terrill Ball’s mother’s obituary was posted here. Your dad’s name popped out as I was scanning the names to fiind hers. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Go in God’s peace and love. Arlene
To Betty and Bruce, My thoughts and prayers are for you and your family at this time.
Linda and Family, I was sorry to see that your dad passed away! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Terrill & Mona Ball
To the Lester Mahlstedt family – please know you are in my prayers to find comfort as you deal with loss of a family member. Your loss has touched those of us that know and love you. Sending you my heart-felt sympathy.
Larry & family we were sorry to hear about your father. Sending you heartfelt sympathy. Sincerely, Sandy
Betty, I am so sorry to hear about your father passing away. He was very caring man. Lisa Stevenson
To the family of Lester Mahlstedt: My thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this time of sorrow. I know the loss you feel now may be overwhelming. Try to replace the sadness as often as you can with the wonderful memories that you have about Les. I also have many memories of Uncle Les and they will never fade away. Love, Sharon Tollefson
So sorry to hear about Lester. I always enjoyed viviting with him and your mom. Thoughts and prayers are with all of Lesters family. Thinking of you all Randy and Mary Jane Leach
Lester: You have our deepest sympathy at the loss of your father. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.
Linda and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. You were lucky to have him so long. Treasure the memories of your father.
Deloris and Steve and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I hope your memories will help you through this difficulty time. Charley and Anita Townsley
Betty & family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
To the family of Lester Mahlstedt, your have my deepest sympathy and you are in our prayers.
Though I heard alot about him from Larry, I think I met Lester only once. As my father was, Lester appeared to be a typical Iowa farmer with love for the land and his family. I’m sure the dairy business created alot of responsibility for the entire family. Cherish your memories……. Sending my sincere sympathy, Sandy Spire
The familly of Lester Mahlstedt-We are so sorry to hear of your dad passing. I’ll miss seeing him and waving to him everyday. You all have our deepest sympathy and are in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. God Bless.
Larry, So sorry to hear about your dad-but how blessed you were to have him for so long! My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Trish
I am very sorry for your loss.