Lester Jarlsberg

Obituary of Lester John Jarlsberg

Lester Jarlsberg, age 99, passed away at his home in Cambridge on Tuesday, May 4, 2010. He was born April 22, 1911 in the Town of Christiana the son of John and Amanda (Netland) Jarlsberg. He graduated from Cambridge High School in 1928. Lester married Eleanor Gilberts on January 1, 1937 at Willerup United Methodist Church by Rev. Gilberts (Eleanor�s father). She preceded him in death on May 30, 1996. He owned and operated Cambridge Feed & Seed from 1942 until his retirement in 1976. Lester was active in his community and church. He was a charter member of Cambridge Foundation, managed Willerup Bible Camp, sexton of Willerup Church Cemetery, member and trustee of Willerup United Methodist Church where he was a choir member for 70 years. He is survived by his three sons: Allen (Jan) Jarlsberg of Cambridge Stuart Jarlsberg of California John (Robin) Jarlsberg of Cambridge 8 Grandchildren: Bryan, James, and Michael Jarlsberg, Margie Ulrich, Marc (Kari) Jarlsberg, Stephanie (Jeff Holton) Jarlsberg, Lisa (Aaron) Wilke, and Kyle Jarlsberg 11 Great Grandchildren Lester was also preceded in death by his parents, an infant son: Thomas, 2 sisters: Clarice Vasby and Ardelle Jarlsberg, and an infant grandson: Lance Jarlsberg. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, May 8, 2010 at Willerup United Methodist Church with Rev. Brian Cook officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 12:00 pm until the time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider Willerup Church Missions, or Rainbow Hospice. The Nitardy Funeral Home of Cambridge is assisting the family
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