Lester C. Nowak, Sr., 95, of Fremont, OH passed away at his home, surrounded by his family, on Monday, April 29, 2019. He was born May 24, 1923 in Graytown, OH to August W. and Anna L. (Hanson) Nowak.
Lester married Joyce A. Fredericks on November 20, 1948 in Fremont and she survives. He worked as a pressroom operator at Whirlpool Corporation in Clyde for thirty-eight years and retired in 1988.
Lester was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness in Fremont and enjoyed playing cards, especially pinochle and working in the yard. He had a love of horses in previous years. He hosted the best campouts.
Lester is survived by his loving wife of seventy years, Joyce A. Nowak, Fremont, OH; children, Lester Nowak, Jr., Fremont, OH, Laura Nowak, Las Vegas, NV, Lynne (Ken) Abernathy, Clyde, OH, Lisa Hartman and Libby (Tom) Pena both of Fremont, OH; brother, Harry Nowak, Ravenna, OH; grandchildren, Lester Nowak III, Monica (Mike) Decker, Matthew (Abby), Joshua (Sarah) and Michael Abernathy, Melissa (Luke) Kingsborough, Allison and Amy Hartman, Dustin (Karie) and Justin (Amanda) Nowak, Autumn (Adam) Thiel, Tyler (Savannah) and Hannah Pena; fifteen great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Lee F. Nowak; great grandson, Lincoln Thiel; siblings, Hattie Huff, Leota, Amanda, Richard, Clarence and Harold Nowak, Helen Heilman, Esther Sondergeld, Mable Blausey, Clara Walp, Katherine Gibson and Margie Magrum.
Services and Burial will take place at a later date.
Memorials can be made to Stein Hospice, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870 or Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness, 1509 Cedar St, Fremont, OH 43420
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Susie Miller
Our deepest symphony on the passing of Uncle Les.
Jennifer, Gary, Chelsea & Allison Perkins
“Grandma” Joyce, We are so saddened to hear of Lester’s passing. We talk a lot about the times Chelsea And Allison spent with you two and they have special memories of growing up there. We were disappointed we were not able to visit on your anniversary. Just know we are all thinking of you and your family at this time.
Sue
The Smith family loves you Lisa, Allie, and Amy. What a trying year you are having, losing two of the most precious people in your lives. So much love is being sent your way. We love you and we are so very sorry.
Tom $ Judy Waldsmith
So sorry to hear of your loss. We appreciate all his care and support of Tom and Jill. We were so blessed to know him. You are all in our prayers Tom & Judy Waldsmith
Blackie and Paula
Words can’t express how saddened we are by the loss of such a wonderful man. Our thoughts are with you, and we just want you to know that we share in your pain. He will be greatly missed.
We love you,
Blackie and Paula
Balinda Runion Hill
My thoughts and prayers with the family
Janet S Kramer
Sorry for your loss Libby Pena
Debbie Lagrou) Eckhardt
Joyce and Families:
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss, my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Russ Zimmerman
I have many long time memories of Les (Mr. Nowak) from being at Grandma and Grandpa Atwater’s house playing many games in the yard between the two houses. I have known Les about as long as anyone I have known.
My sympathy is with your entire family.
Brent Binkley
Joyce and family, Sorry for your loss, Lester was one of the originals of the neighborhood, not many left….Brent
Rebekah Walters
Hi, Joyce and family. So sorry to hear about Les’s passing. He made it well into his 90’s, but it still hard to let go. My favorite memory will always be planting petunias around your house with him. He was always fun to aggravate! Take care. My thoughts are with you.