Lester Zank

STOUGHTON - Lester C. Zank, age 95, passed away peacefully on Tue July 31, 2018 at his home in Stoughton. Lester was born on Aug 9, 1922 in Augusta to the late Conrad and Ruth Zank, the second of ten siblings. Lester served 4 years with the US army in the Phillipines during WWII.
He received a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin in 1952. Lester worked as an analytical chemist in wood research for the Forest Products Laboratory until his retirement in 1985.

Lester married Amy Stewart of Richland Center in June 1949. During their 58 years together they traveled often - to visit relatives, explore the National Parks and World's Fairs with their children, and participate in trips to Italy, Germany and England with the First United Methodist Church choir. Lester was a volunteer with the church and the American Red Cross. He was a devoted fan of Badger sports and Packer football.

Lester is survived by his son Charles (Linda) Zank and his daughter Linda (Christopher) Barker, his grandsons Brian (Kathie) Zank and Derrick (Dahlia) Zank, and two great granchildren, Tanner and Kara. He was preceded in death by his wife and his 9 siblings - Paul, Elmer, Wally, Willy, Carl, Gordon, Rachel, Dorothy and Ruth.

The family wishes to thank Caregiver Associates, especially Soda, John and Saran, for years of support in the home. Thanks also to Agrace Hospice Care for in-home care and family support during the last weeks of Lester's life.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Sat Aug 11, 2018 at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 206 W. Prospect St. Stoughton. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of the service on Sat at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richland Center Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Second Harvest Food Pantry.

Cress Funeral and Cremation Service
206 W Prospect St. Stoughton
608-873-9244