Lester “Gramps” Mueske of St. Cloud, formerly of Columbia Heights, passed away on May 31 at the Veterans Hospital in St. Cloud.
Les was born in Zumbrota, MN on April 18, 1927 to Herman and Otillie (Ferber) Mueske. Les spent his childhood in Zumbrota, Pine Island and Kasson. Les spent his younger years working on farms until he joined the US Army. He served in the US Army during World War II as a tank driver and was stationed in Germany. Later he worked for Conroy Brothers for 18 years doing construction and as a plaster tender. He retired after working 17 years for the Minneapolis School District.
On September 4, 1954, Les was united in marriage to Helen Reinsch in Kasson, MN. Les is survived by his son Lavern (Kim) Mueske of Waldport, Oregon; stepsons Daniel (Betty) Ramer of St. Cloud, John Ramer of Dodge Center, and Larry Ramer of St. Cloud; and daughter-in-law Shirley Ramer of Sun City, AZ. He is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Les was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, siblings Vern, Marvin, and Roger; twin sisters Lila and Lillian; step-son Aaron Ramer; step-daughter Barbara Barwald; daughter-in-law Diana Ramer; one grandson and one granddaughter.
A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 301 8th Ave NW, Kasson with Pastor Nirmala Reinschmidt officiating. Visitation will be at the church one hour prior to the service. Burial follow the service at Evergreen Cemetery, Mantorville.
Pallbearers will be Mark Barwald, Denny Barwald, Mike Ramer, Tony Ramer, Rob Ramer and Tracy Ramer. Honorary pallbearers will be Jason Fritz and Todd Preimesberger.