Lester L. Steffen, age 89 of Cedarburg passed away at Hamilton House in Cedarburg on October 23, 2022. He was born June 3, 1933 in the Town of Jackson, son of the late Henry and Alma (nee Schulz) Steffen. He was a 1951 graduate of Cedarburg High School and worked as a pattern maker for Mercury Marine in Cedarburg from 1951 – 1970.

Lester served in the Army National Guard for seven years. He then operated his own pattern making/tool and die business from home until retiring.

On December 3, 1955, he married Arliss Eernisse at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Grafton. Lester enjoyed midget auto racing, stock car racing, NASCAR, and followed the Badger racing circuit. He was past president of Badger Midget Association. Lester had a love for dogs and enjoyed helping Arliss with her dog sitting business

Lester is survived by his wife Arliss, nieces, and nephews and great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his two brothers Raymond and Harold.

A brief visitation will take place at St. John's Lutheran Church, 2881 Division Road, Jackson WI 53037, on Wednesday, November 2nd from 11:30AM until 12 noon, followed by placement of the urn in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials to St. John Lutheran Church or Ozaukee Humane Society appreciated.

The Eernisse Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements; online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com .