Lester Affeldt

Madison, Randolph, Webster, WI - Lester H. Affeldt, age 84, passed away on May 5, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Portage, WI, on July 15, 1930, and graduated from Portage High School in 1948. He attended the University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point for 1 year, and then transferred to the University of Wisconsin - Madison, graduating with a law degree in 1954. After working for the Wisconsin Attorney General for a year, he started his own law practice in Randolph, WI.

In 1955 he married his childhood sweetheart, Beth Morrison, and they would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in June. He continued to practice law until the mid-1980s when he sold his practice and became President and CEO of the former Dairyman's State Bank until his retirement in 1990. He then divided his time between homes in Randolph, Florida, and his lake house in Webster, WI. He was active in numerous organizations including a charter member of the Randolph Kiwanis Club, the Bethany Presbyterian Church, the Randolph Library Board, and served as a Columbia County Supervisor.

He is survived by his faithful companion and loving wife, Beth; daughters, Lisa Beekman, Randolph, WI, Beth Ann Affeldt, Libertyville, IL, and Laura (Brian) Snyder, Sun Prairie, WI; 5 grandchildren, Megan (Darrell) Hughes, Madison, WI, Paul Albano, Lafayette, LA, Phillip Gross, Libertyville, IL, Sarah Snyder, La Crosse, WI, and Nathan Snyder, Sun Prairie, WI; 2 great-grandchildren, Carson and Callie Hughes of Madison, WI; sister-in-laws, Annette Luckow, New Berlin, WI, and Mary (Phil) Ekvall-Bauer, Wildwood, FL; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, uncles, and other relatives.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who was happiest spending time at his lake house surrounded by his family and friends. He was a gentle, compassionate man who passed on his love of the outdoors to his family. We will cherish all of our wonderful memories.

A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at THE TREE OF LIFE CHAPEL at Oakwood Village East, 5565 Tancho Drive, Madison, WI, on Saturday, May 23rd, at 11:00 am. Friends may greet the family one hour before the service and at the luncheon following the service.

Memorials may be made to the Oakwood Foundation; the Bethany Presbyterian Church, Randolph, WI; or Agrace Hospice. A private burial will be held at the Hillside Cemetery, Columbus, WI, at a later date.

The family would like to thank Senior Helpers and Agrace Hospice for their loving care and support during Les' final journey. We are grateful for their help which enabled Les to spend his last months at home.


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