Lester Molkentin Jr.

Lester Kurt Molkentin Jr., age 83 of Montello passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, November 27, 2025 at his home. Lester was born in Richfield on February 15, 1942 to Lester Sr. and Betty (Schattschneider) Molkentin. In his youth, he attended the Elmwood one-room school in rural Jackson County. He lived in several states in the southwest before ultimately settling in Montello in 1997. Lester had many jobs throughout his life and was most recently a janitor for the Westfield School District. He enjoyed raising homing pigeons. Lester was a hard worker, cutting grass and still cutting his own fire wood this past year and will be remembered for his daily trip to the Hill Top Cafe to socialize with friends.

Lester is survived by his three children: Janet Liebsch of Rhinelander, Terry (Candy) of Milwaukee and Jeff of Packwaukee along with several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his bother, Donald. Lester is preceded in death by his parents.

A funeral service for Lester Molkentin Jr. will be held on Friday, December 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Buffalo Community Bible Church, W4090 14th Road, Montello. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until the hour of service at the church. Pastor Keith Graham will preside and private burial will take place at St. Peter’s Cemetery, Richfield.

Crawford Funeral and Cremation Service of Montello and Oxford is honored to be serving the family. www.CrawfordFH.com