Lester Peoples

Lester Carl Peoples, age 69, of Webb Lake, passed away on April 13, 2016 at the Maple Ridge Care Center in Spooner, WI. Lester was born on March 24, 1947 in Anderson, Indiana to parents, Clifford and Ethel (Stout) Peoples. Lester enlisted in the United States Navy on May 23, 1966 at the young age of 19. He proudly served as a SeaBee in the Vietnam War from 1967 until his honorable discharge on April 14, 1969. Lester had many hobbies but his favorites included: bow hunting, cat fishing, collecting knives and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Preceding Lester in death are his father, Clifford Peoples; and daughter, Amy Peoples. Lester is survived by his son, Adam (Shelley) Peoples; grandchildren, Emily Peoples and Thomas Peoples; mother, Ethel Peoples; brothers, Larry (Connie) Peoples and Howard (Judy) Peoples; and a sister, Nancy (Robert) Kjellberg. A Graveside Committal Service will be held at 1:00PM on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at 1:00PM at Webb Lake Cemetery with Pastor Steve Ward officiating. Pallbearers are Peter Swandlund, Doug Meyer, Mike Meyer, Joe Staples, Gary Vandelinde and Larry Peoples. The family would like to send special thanks to Terry Kenney. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com