Harry Alden Lester

Harry Alden Lester, age 81, passed away on Monday, November 26, 2018 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center in West Branch with his family by his side. He was born on September 13, 1937 in Mayville, MI to Harry and Georgina (Morris) Lester. Harry was raised in West Branch and following his marriage he resided in Alger. He married June M. Badgerow on July 2, 1960 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Alger. He worked for Arenac County Road Commission prior to going to work at Buick Motor Division, he retired in 1993. He was a member at St. Joseph Catholic Church in West Branch. Harry enjoyed spending time with his family and treasured friends, with many of whom he hunted. He also enjoyed motorcycling and snowmobiling with his son, Mark. In his later years, Harry enjoyed hanging out with his grandsons, children and neighbors. He enjoyed nothing better than going for rides and sharing a meal at his favorite restaurants.

Harry is survived by his children, Jonna (Norman) Winter and Mark (Kim James) Lester all of Alger; son in law, William Siminski of Alger; grandsons, Jedson (Emilee) Winter of Saginaw, Wayne (Priscilla) Winter of Gaylord, Garth Siminski of Alger and Devyn Siminski of Warren, PA; great grandchildren, Merciana and Laelana Winter of Saginaw; honorary grandson, Jamie Daly; nephews, Ron Fox and Allen Fox; and nieces, Harriet Hopkins and Paula Ide. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, June of 41 years; daughter, Florie Siminski; sisters, Hildred Moss and Katheryn Fox; and brother, George Lester.

Visitation at Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch will begin on Thursday, November 29, 2018 from 3:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be on Friday, November 30, 2018 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in West Branch at 11:00 a.m. with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m. Father Emmanuel Finbarr will officiate. Burial will be at Alger Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions can be made to the family and St. Joseph Catholic Church in West Branch.

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