Lester (Les) Myles Stephens, age 79, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2026 at home. Les shared a loving marriage with his wife, Esther (Fuchs) Stephens, married on September 23, 1967. Together, they built a family and shared many years of memories, love, and life together.

Les is survived by his two children, Mike (Laura) Stephens and Becky (Don Nelson) Henke. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Tony (Claudia) Henke, Ang (David) Van Alstyne, Miranda (Harrison) Kaskel, Katie (Kyle) Woodruff, Jessi Stephens, and Megan (Brendin) Kern-Stephens; and his five great-grandchildren, Kobi, Leah, Bella, Ellie, and Brian.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester Sr. and Mercedes; a son, Brian; a nephew, Bobby and a niece, Mary.

Les will be deeply missed by his family and friends. His memory will live on through his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Honoring Les’s wishes, there will be no funeral or visitation. Shriner Hager Gohlke Funeral Home is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family at: shgfuneralhome.net.