Lester A. Zischke, 78, of Burnips, died Thursday, August 3, 2023.
Lester was born November 15, 1944, to Rev. Alton and Elnora (Raab) Zischke. He graduated from Zeeland High School and Michigan State University. Lester worked as a mechanical engineer throughout his career prior to his retirement. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard during the Vietnam War and was stationed at the North Pole. He was a longtime member of Burnips Methodist Church.
Lester was preceded in death by his parents, his infant brother Harold Zischke, his brother Walter Zischke, and his brother-in-law George Beyerle.
He is survived by his sister Judy Beyerle of Kalamazoo, Judith Zischke of Lansing, and his aunt Ellie Raab, and many extended family members.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Burnips Methodist Church, 4241 30th Street, Burnips MI 49314. Visiting will be 10:00-11:00 am Saturday prior to the funeral service. Interment will be in Salem Township Cemetery (Burnips Cemetery). Memorial contributions may be made to Burnips Methodist Church.
Arrangements by the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State Street, Zeeland MI 49464.
www.yntemafh.com
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