Lester Donald Saunders
Lester Donald Saunders, age 61, of New Bloomington, died suddenly on Saturday August 1, 2009 at 9:41 PM at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine. He was born May 22, 1948 in Marion County to the late Dale and Orma Faye (Reebel) Saunders. On October 8, 1966 he married Terry Lee Fosburgh and she died April 25, 1996. On February 1, 2003 he married Rose Roshon Wolf and she survives.
Also surviving is one daughter Angela Faye Saunders of Bowling Green, and one son Joshua Jason Saunders of Colorado. Brothers; Larry Saunders and Kenny (Peggy) Saunders both of Galion and Mike (Barb) Saunders of Richwood. Sisters Carol (Bob) Hughes of Marion, Diane (Florencio) Laqua of Hawaii, Gloria Jean (Jim) Jolliff of Bellevue, and Marriann Canterbury of Green Camp.
Step children; Jan (Chris) Coleman and Kate (Rob) Nungester both of Marion and April (David) Boblenz of LaRue. Grandchildren; Tricia Wolf, Dyllen and Marissia Coleman, Robby, Kayla, Katlyn, Roston and Kareston Nungester, and Bailey Boblenz. One Great grandchild Chloie Dunn. Numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Les was a dedicated Whirlpool employee for 40 years. Longstanding member of the Flying Quail Model A Ford Club. Former member of the Meeker Gun Club. He enjoyed riding his Harley, camping, holiday gatherings with his son and daughter and playing with his grandkids. Les was a member of the first paramedic class in Marion County. He was then able to serve his community as a paramedic with Stofcheck Ambulance Service and he also was an active member of the Scioto Valley Fire Dept.
Funeral Services will be held Friday August 7, 2009 at 11:00 AM at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in LaRue. Minister will be the Rev. Edward W. Fugate. Burial in the LaRue Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home in LaRue from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM on Thursday.
Those who wish may make contribution to the Scioto Valley Fire Dept.
Remembrances and Condolences may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballingerfuneralhome.com.
Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home