Les retired from Delco Electronics/ General Motors after 35 years of service. He served in the United States Navy. He was a member of the Kokomo American Legion Post 6 and Masonic Lodge 93. Les volunteered at We Care and was well-known for baking cinnamon rolls for 45 years. He was parade master for the Russiaville Youth Baseball League opening day parade for 9 years. He enjoyed fishing, spending time with his grandchildren, and telling corny jokes.
In addition to his wife, Les is survived by his daughters, Nancy (Jake) Kirby, Angie (Lucas) Rhees; grandchildren, Xavier Kirby, Karson Kirby, Kolton Kirby, Kendall Rhees; siblings, Dorothy Bates, Betty Pence, Max (Nancy) Gilbert; caregivers, John Pentland and Lori Pentland; several nieces and nephews; and the Gilbert clan that he claimed as his own.
He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Louise Pentland, Don Welcher, Mary Ann Gilbert, and Billy Gilbert.
Memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm Sunday, April 11, 2021, at Stout & Son Funeral Home, 200 E. Main St, Russiaville, with Pastor Joe Walker officiating. Friends are invited to visit with the family from Noon to 1:00 Sunday at the funeral home.
Les retired from Delco Electronics/ General Motors after 35 years of service. He served in the United States Navy. He was a member of the Kokomo American Legion Post 6 and Masonic Lodge 93. Les volunteered at We Care and was well-known for baking cinnamon rolls for 45 years. He was parade master for the Russiaville Youth Baseball League opening day parade for 9 years. He enjoyed fishing, spending time with his grandchildren, and telling corny jokes.
In addition to his wife, Les is survived by his daughters, Nancy (Jake) Kirby, Angie (Lucas) Rhees; grandchildren, Xavier Kirby, Karson Kirby, Kolton Kirby, Kendall Rhees; siblings, Dorothy Bates, Betty Pence, Max (Nancy) Gilbert; caregivers, John Pentland and Lori Pentland; several nieces and nephews; and the Gilbert clan that he claimed as his own.
He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Louise Pentland, Don Welcher, Mary Ann Gilbert, and Billy Gilbert.
Memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm Sunday, April 11, 2021, at Stout & Son Funeral Home, 200 E. Main St, Russiaville, with Pastor Joe Walker officiating. Friends are invited to visit with the family from Noon to 1:00 Sunday at the funeral home.
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