Lester J. Ammann

Lester J. Ammann, age 92, of Highland, IL., died Monday, April 7, 2008, at Highland Health Care Center in Highland, IL. He was born February 21, 1916, in Highland, IL., the son of Henry and Ella (Koch) Ammann. On August 7, 1937, he married Laverna L. Ammann nee, Wiese , who survives. Lester was born in Highland, at age four his mother died and he lived with his aunt Louisa Haberer for five years. He then lived with Oscar and Mattie Ammann on their farm at Millersburg, IL. He started work at Wick\'s organ Company then later became a carpenter in 1943, retiring in 1981. Lester worked for the planing mill in Edwardsville; for Korte Construction - building SIU office buildings, and the EvUCC. He volunteered in rebuilding the Square in Highland and was recognized by the Jaycees on 9/18/1977 for his work on the square. He enjoyed making furniture; decks, porches, and other projects for his children. Lester enjoyed dancing in Germantown and Highland. He always had an immaculate car. He and his wife played bingo in the area. He was a member of the Evangelical United Church of Christ. He was also a member of Brother of Carpenters & Jointers Local 1535 for 65 years. Survivors include Wife-Laverna L. Ammann nee, Wiese of Highland, Ill., Son-Dennis L. (Karen) Ammann of Ballwin, Mo., Daughter-Diane K. Chappel of Vandalia, Ill., Grandchild-Julie E. (Patrick) Gribbon of Wildwood, Mo., Grandchild-Jennifer M. (Stephen) Berry of Chesterfield, Mo., Grandchild-Susan J.(Christopher) DePaul of Wildwood, Mo., Grandchild-Christopher J. Chappel of Collinsville, Ill., Grandchild-Sarah L. Ammann of Clayton, Ill., Grandchild-W. Ryan Chappel of Collinsville, Ill., Grandchild-Melissa D. Chappel of Naperville, Ill., Grandchild-Megan K. Chappel of Vandalia, Ill., Gr Grandchild-Kyle P. Gribbon, Gr Grandchild-Sophie M. Berry, Gr Grandchild-Jack S. Berry, Gr Grandchild-William D. Gribbon, Gr Grandchild-Ethan C. DePaul, Half Sister-Gail Kaufman of Victorville, Calif., Sister-in-law-Fay Ammann of Selah, Wash. He was preceeded in death by Father-Henry William Ammann, Mother-Ella Ammann, nee Koch, Sister-Pearl Wick, Half Brother-Charles Ammann, Brother In-law-Corneluis Wick, Brother In-law-Orville Kaufman Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, Ill.

Lester J. Ammann

February 21, 1916 - April 7, 2008