Ronald Eugene Lester
September 01, 2016
Ronald Eugene Lester
Des Moines
Ronald Eugene Lester, 62, died September 1, 2016. At Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. Ron lived in Des Moines most of his life. He retired from Emco (Anderson Windows). Ron enjoyed fishing, hunting, and his family and friends. Ron served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.
Ron is survived by his wife, Becky; his children, Brandy (Lanny Jr.) Whitlatch, Paul (Amber) Lester, Crystal Bullock, and Brian Hines; his stepchildren, James Davis and Geri (Rickey) Wilson; his mom, Joanne Lester; his sister, Lynn (Rick) Danielson; his second son, Cody Conn; his grandchildren, Jeremy Bullock, Jr., Derek Bullock, Carson Lester, Jordan Hines, Brian Hines, Jr., Sydney Hines, Sierra Haines, James Haines, Chyanne Haines; step grandchildren, George Dunlap, Harold Dunlap, Tiffany Dunlap, John Dunlap, Zack Wilson, Rose Davis, Zach Shamerhorn, Caleb Coles, Kayla Coles, Becky Davis, Tasja Wilson and Tim Smith, Jr.; great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Ron is preceded in death by his first wife, Gwen Lester; his stepdaughter Karrie Davis; his father, Donald Lester; brother, and grandparents.
Visitation will be held from 5:00pm to 7:00pm Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral service will be Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at 2:30pm at the funeral home. Burial will immediately follow the funeral service at Woodlawn Cemetery in Iowa Center.
Memorial Contributions may be directed to the family.
Online condolences may be made at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com
Debbie Moon -Davis
09/04/2016
Sorry, for your loss. I knew Ron back when I was in high school. He was a great guy that always made me laugh.
Sending prayers for peace and comfort.
Sandra biernier
09/04/2016
Lynn I am sorry to hear about your loss I know u guys were close we will keep u in our thoughts and prayers...