Daniel Brian Lester, 68, of Galesburg, Illinois, died unexpectedly Thursday, June 20, 2024.
Dan was born on May 17, 1956 in Galesburg, Illinois the son of Clarence Everett and Nellie (Kennedy) Lester. After graduating high school Dan joined the United States Navy Reserves, serving in Adak, AK during Desert Storm, two years in Spain, and lastly was recalled to Iraq during Enduring Freedom as a Seabee Combat Warfare Specialist, earning numerous decorations, medals, and campaign ribbons throughout the years. He was honorably discharged after 20 years. Dan had a 30 year career with Butler Mfg. in Galesburg and had lastly spent the better part of 20 years working as a conductor for the BNSF Railroad.
Dan married Laura Jean Harvey on February 20, 1981 in Galesburg, Illinois. Dan is survived by his wife of 43 years, Laura of Galesburg; his children, Cassandra (Stephen) Rose of Fernley, Nevada, Michael Lester of Elgin, Illinois and Bobby (Andrea) Harris of Greenville, Texas; and the light of

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