Lester F. Gammeter, Sr.
November 08, 1924 - February 27, 2014
Obituary
OREGON – Lester F. Gammeter, age 89, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014, at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on Nov. 8, 1924 in Mount Vernon, the son of Gottlieb and Barbara (Aliesch) Gammeter. He married Rose Mary Pfister on March 10, 1949. Lester served in the U.S. Navy for two and a half years and worked as a cheese maker and electrician. He enjoyed wood craft, carving and wine making. With many family members in the military service, Les and Rose have traveled to all 50 states, plus other countries. He also enjoyed helping his grandchildren achieve their ambitions while teaching them lifelong skills. Lester had a membership with the IBEW Local 159, Oregon/Brooklyn VFW #10272, and the Knights of Columbus in Oregon. He is survived by his wife, Rose; children, Les Jr. (Elizabeth) Gammeter, Linda (Ron) Strode, David Gammeter, Rev. Daniel (Rev. Barb) Gammeter, Rosalie (Russ) Rodenberg and Heidi (Nicholas) Meier; fourteen grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; sisters, Mildred Syvrud, Goldie (Don) Brunner, Dorothy (Leo) Miller and Frieda (John) Haesler; brothers, Donald (Eleanor) Gammeter, Norris (Lucy) Gammeter and Wilbert Gammeter; and many nieces and nephews. Lester was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Helen Stensby and Ruby Koenig; and brothers, William Gammeter, Edwin Gammeter and John Gammeter. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at HOLY MOTHER OF CONSOLATION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 651 N. Main Street, Oregon, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2014, with Father Gary Wankerl presiding. Burial will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery with military rites. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association or Agrace HospiceCare. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Events
Graveside
Thu Mar 13, 2014 @ 12:00 AM CDT
St Mary's Catholic Cemetery • Briggsville, WI 53920
Visitation
Thu Mar 13, 2014 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Holy Mother of Consolation Catholic Church (Oregon) • 651 N. Main St., Oregon, WI 53575
Service
Thu Mar 13, 2014 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Holy Mother of Consolation Catholic Church (Oregon) • 651 N. Main St., Oregon, WI 53575
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Memories
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Betty Krantz
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Rose, I am so sorry for your loss - when I see final arrangements I will try to make the
funeral or visitation. In the meantime you take care Rose -
My sympathy BETTY KRANTZ
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henri
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To a great grandfather who taught me alot of life lessons and was a great influence on my life ..im going to miss you grandpa
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Karen Blindt
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My grandfather loved to go deer hunting with his brother, Donald and when I was younger, I use to go with them and hunt the deer. My grandpa had started calling my "The great deer hunter" because I was loud not quiet when we were looking for them. My job was to point them out to grandpa and his brother when I saw any. I had the time my life when we went hunting. Going to miss my grandpa very much and glad he is in a better place too. He also shares his birthday with my youngest child who is 2yrs old. Love you grandpa & miss you to.
Karen Blindt. (Oldest granddaughter)
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Rosalie Rodenberg
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Hi, dad, do you remember when we use to go to the feed mill on Saturdays and I would jump off the feed bags, until I saw a mouse, then I ran and wrapped my arms around your legs. I loved having an orange née hi, what a treat, just me and you!
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Frances Barman-Paulson
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Unfortunately, I barely remember you, Lester, but I went to grade school with your baby sister, Frieda. I wonder if she remembers me? I was a Keller kid and my Dad, Frank, used to take our dairy milk to your Dad's cheese factory. Dad so loved the cheese Gottlieb (and perhaps you) made at that little place. My condolences to all of your family members.
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Bryce
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Just thinking about you and wanted to leave a not Grandpa. It has been 4 years since you passed. Have not forgotten you.