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1951-2023
SALEM -- Gale Edward Lester, 71, passed away at his residence on Saturday, April 15, 2023.
Gale was born on September 22, 1951, in East Palestine, the son of the late Albert and Betty (Blake) Lester. Gale worked at Ort Furniture for over 40 years, where he was a "jack-of-all-trades," and retired in 2014. He was Protestant by faith; a great and loving family man; loved the outdoors; woodworking, bears of all types -- his favorite being grizzly and black bears. He enjoyed working on cars and he honorably served in the US Army and National Guard.
Survivors include his loving wife, Connie (Stiffler) Lester, whom he married February 27, 1983; children, Crystal Moffett and Edward (Scarlett Ruble) Lester; and grandson, Eric Mellinger. Friends and family will be received on Wednesday April 19, 2023 from noon-1 p.m. at Stark Memorial Funeral Home. A service will be held at the funeral home, at 1 p.m. with Pastor Kari Lankford officiating. Burial will follow at Grandview Cemetery. If unable to attend, you may show your support by joining our complimentary "Hugs from Home" program at www.starkmemorial.com/hugs-from-home.
Arrangements are being handled by Stark Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
To view Gale's obituary, send condolences or order flowers, visit www.starkmemorial.com.
4/17/23