"I am sorry to hear of Lester's passing. He is my first cousin, his mother Kate was my dads sister Nick Reinert all of the Mott N.D .a-re-a .I was a classmate of Sally's brother Leo at St. Vincents school at Mott. A very nice video was put together, thank you very much.Our thoughts are with you.. John and Patty Reinert"
In loving memory of
Lester L. Waddell
February 13, 1932 - February 11, 2019
Lester Lawrence Waddell, 86 year old resident of Royalton, MN died February 11, 2019 at St. Ottos Care Center in Little Falls. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, February 15 at 11:30 A.M. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Royalton with Father Roger Klassen officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. A visitation will be held on Friday, February 15 from 9:30 A.M until the start of the service at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Royalton.
Lester L. Waddell was born February 13, 1932 in Mott, North Dakota. He grew up and attended school in Mott, ND graduating from Mott High School in 1950. Lester held many jobs in many locations throughout his life, including working nationally and internationally. After High School he farmed in Mott, ND until he entered the Armed Forces to serve in Korea. Lester was united in marriage to Rosella Sally Mosbrucker on December 31, 1956 in Miles City, MT and they renewed their vows in May of 1957 at St. Vincents Catholic Church in Mott, ND. In 1960 the family moved to Gillette, WY, where Lester worked in the oil fields. In 1970, the family moved to Royalton, MN where they made their home for the next 49 years. While living in Royalton Lester worked as a water well driller; from 1983-1986 he drilled water wells in Saudi Arabia. Lester retired in 2002. He was a member of the Royalton Legion post 137. Lester enjoyed playing cards, attending auction sales, building toy boxes and bird houses, restoring old furniture, gardening, and feeding the birds.
Left to cherish his memory are children; Guy (Mary) of Royalton, Harold (Nancy) of Hartford, WI, Pat (Rodney) Schuett of Little Falls, Michelle (Martin) Strempke of Little Falls, Jolene (Bryan) Warnke of Little Falls; 18 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren and one on the way, and one great great grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 59 years, Rosella Sally; brothers, Jerry and Larry Waddell; granddaughter, Jacqulin Waddell; great grandson, Grayson Waddell and son in law, Glenn Plumski.
Tributes
"My deepest sympathy Patty,Jolene and family. Your Mom and Dad were such nice people."
"Our deepest sympathies to the Waddell family. Uncle Lester will be greatly missed."
"A Garden Path Vase was sent on February 14, 2019Keeping you all in our hearts and our prayers. Rob & LeeAnn & family"
"I am sorry for your loss. Wanted to reach out with condolences. My Grandma Senn was Sally's dads twin sister."
"A Garden Path Vase was ordered on February 13, 2019"
"A Mountain Meadow Pedestal Arrangement was sent on February 13, 2019Thoughts are with you and your family at this time Your Marine Fasteners Family"
"Our thoughts and prayers to the family. Lester and Sally where great people.Sandy & Tim Cash"
"A Garden Path Vase was sent on February 13, 2019We will miss you very much Uncle Lester. Many memories of you and Aunt Sally. God bless you and your family. With love, Paul & Benita Deeley"
"To all the families: My sincere sympathy on your loss. Treasure all the memories. God Bless."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the Waddell Family during this difficult and sad time. May all the wonderful memories help and strengthen you all in the days ahead."
"He was a great guy."
"To my cousins, I am so sorry for your loss. I know your dad and mom are together again. Praying for peace and love for all of you."
"Family of Lester and Sally, I am so sorry to hear this. I know he missed Sally so much. Now they are together and watching over you all."
"Sending hugs and prayers to all Lesters family. He is with his bride again! . Cherish the memories and all the good times !"