Lester R. Kirchen, age 86, a Manitowoc resident, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at his residence.
Cremation has taken place at All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc, and funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 31, 2021, at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo (1121 N. 14th Street), Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Doug LeCaptain with burial of Lester and Diane’s cremated remains to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m.
Survivors include one son: David Kirchen, Manitowoc; three daughters and sons-in-law: Ann & David Freigang, Brookfield, Christine & Mark Nickels, Manitowoc, Sandra & David Watkins, Milwaukee; nine grandchildren: Eric and Michael Freigang, Tia Nickels (significant other Jack Kallies), Mikhail Nickels (significant other Jordan Gibbon), Drake (Christina) Nickels, Shelby Nickels (fiancé Jared Heinzen), Meghan (Bruce) Tuma, Alex Kirchen and Dimitra Kirchen (fiancé Brandon Truett); four great grandchildren: Tristan, Lilliana, Parker, Henry; and his close companion: Lorraine Wavruk. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: Robert, Paul and John Kirchen; and one sister: Kathleen Kirchen.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.lakeshorefamilyfuneralhomes.com.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
