Ciesemier, Lester J. Age 71, of Largo FL, died Monday, April 16, 2012, at Hospice House Woodside. He was born in Milwaukee, WI and has been a Florida resident for 15 years coming from Wisconsin. During his working years, Mr. Ciesemier was an elementary school teacher for the Brown Deer School District in Milwaukee for 31 years. He received his bachelors and masters degree in education from the University of Wisconsin and was a member of the Elks Lodge46 in Milwaukee, serving as past Exalted Ruler in 1993. He also was a member of St. Justin Martyr Catholic Church, church choir, and had served as a Eucharist Minister. Lester enjoyed golf, fishing, cycling and world travel. He is survived by his wife of 47 years Yvonne Ciesemier; son Dr. Lary Ciesemier (Gemma); daughter Heidi Beasley (Chris); brother Jack Ciesemier; sister Patricia Sloboda; four grandchildren: Kristen, Ryan, Joshua and Luke; and many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday, April 27, at 11 AM in St. Justin Martyr Catholic Church, in Largo. Interment will follow in Serenity Gardens Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Moffit Cancer Center Foundation, P.O. Box 550985, Tampa, FL 33665-9949 or Suncoast Hospice Foundation 5571 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33760. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Moss Feaster Funeral Home Serenity Gardens Chapel in Largo. For photos and condolences visit: www.mossfeasterlargo.com

Published in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Apr. 22, 2012

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