Edward Charles Lester, 87, of Valparaiso passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026. He was born September 14, 1938, in Gary, Indiana to Edward L. & Helen (Yercic) Lester. Having contracted polio as a youth in the family’s Gary neighborhood, they moved to Colorado on the advice of their local physician to take advantage of the children’s hospital program offered there and Edward completed his high school education in Denver. He returned to Indiana to begin his career which included time at Ruge & Sons Meats in Liberty Township. He then apprenticed as a bricklayer and was able to have a 30-year career with Bricklayers Local #6 in Merrillville. Edward especially enjoyed Woodworking, fishing, and roses.
On September 25, 1965, he married Caroline Ames who survives along with their children: Edward Charles Lester, Jr. (Tricia) & Christine Moser (Brandon), and six grandchildren: Ben & David Lester, Kayla (Juan) Paz, Bryce Moser, Koryna Moser & Kamryn (Sean) Mattmann.
A committal service will be held Tuesday, January 13th, 1:00 pm at the Apostolic Christian Cemetery, 1825 S. 875 W., LaCrosse, Indiana.
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Dear Caroline and family I want to express my appreciation that I was blessed to know Ed as my Brother in Christ. Ed and Caroline were a part of the first group thar started the Valparaiso Apostolic Christian Church. Every time I attend I see some of Ed's handywork in the brick laying that he did. Rejoice that his long struggles with pain are over and he has his reward. Love you all, -Garry Bucher
Chris, thinking of your family lovingly and praying for the peace and comfort only God can give. Thankful for that blessed hope! -Doris Groves
