James R. Lester

A celebration of life for James Lester, age 69, of Albert Lea, will be held from 2-4:00 pm, Sunday, December 27, 2015 at the Albert Lea Vineyard Church, 419 Adams Ave. Albert Lea; with a memorial service at 2:30. The Rev. Matt Hundley will officiate.  
Jim died on Monday, December 14, 2015 at St. John’s Lutheran Community.
James Roy Lester was born on June 3, 1946 in Olney, IL, the son of Roy and Gertrude (Stenzel) Lester. He moved to the Albert Lea area as a young boy. Jim graduated from Albert Lea High School and attended school to become a Lay Minister. He lived in Nashville for a while where he preached at a mission. Jim drove a taxi for Albert Lea Taxi and had also worked as a car salesman. He was proud of being the owner/operator of the Great American Hotdog Stand. On June 3, 2004 Jim was married to Kathleen (Lien) Evenson in Mason City. He was a member of the Albert Lea Vineyard Church and a former member of the Eagle’s. Jim enjoyed fishing and playing golf. Blessed be his memory.
Survivors include his wife Kathleen, his children Shelia (Jesse) Guerra, Angie Lester, and Chad (Karen) Adams; grandchildren Vincente, Jarod, Brody, Shelby, Paige, Sawyer, and Joseph; step-grandson Jesse; great-grandson Jesse Jr.; brothers Jerry (DJ) Lester and Larry (Tammy) Lester; sister-in-law Michelle Lester; and nieces and nephews.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Gertrude and his brother Jeff Lester.