Lester Ira Schlesner, age 86, of Reeds Spring, passed away on March 5, 2026, in Springfield, Missouri. He was born on December 16, 1939, in Watertown, WI to John and Viola Schlesner.

Lester worked as Foreman for many years and he proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Lester loved hunting, fishing and camping with his children and grandchildren.

He is survived by his children: Penny Mayer and her husband Daniel, Timothy Schlesner and his wife Tracy, Kimberly Sampo and her husband Kevin, and his son Mitchell Schlesner. He is also survived by his sisters: Kathlene Evans, Delores Gehler, Bonnie Hrobsky, Donna Freson, and Sandy Schmidt. As well as fifteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

No services are planned at this time. Cremation was under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home, Kimberling City, MO.