Auden, Lester

1921 - 2016  (95 years)

• Name	Auden, Lester
  Birth	25 Mar 1921	Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Male
  Education - High School	1940	Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Kaukauna High School Class of 1940
  Military Service	Bef Dec 1945
  WWII,
  Death	13 Oct 2016	Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Obituary	16 Oct 2016
  APC
  Lester J. Auden, age 95, of Kaukauna passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at St. Paul Elder Services. Lester was born on March 25, 1921 in the Town of Buchanan, son of the late George and Eva (Killian) Auden. He served in the US Army at Guadalcanal during World War II and was honorably discharged in December of 1945. Lester married Jean C. Micke on October 17, 1950. She preceded him in death on April 24, 1990. Lester had worked for 26 years at Giddings & Lewis in Kaukauna and later worked and retired in 1986 from Rich Products Corporation in Appleton. Lester was known for his love of nature and gardening. He enjoyed working in his garden and sharing produce and flowers with family and friends. He was a lifetime member of 1000 Islands Environmental Center. Lester is survived by his two daughters: Kay Auden of Omro and Sharon (Thomas Bevers) Auden of DePere; sisters-in-law: Fran Auden, Bernice Haen, Marie (Homer) Meehl, all of Kaukauna; a brother-in-law Walter (Ruth) VerHaagh of Green Bay; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his sisters: Genevieve Auden, Agnes Auden, and Romaine VerHaagh; brothers: Wilbert Auden and Norbert Auden; brothers-in-law: Eugene Haen and Norbert (Mary Ann) Micke; and a sister-in-law Sister Mary Agatha. Per Lester's wishes, there will be no funeral services held. The family invites all family and friends to leave stories or condolences online at www.boettcherfamilyfuneral.com. Boettcher Family Funeral Home of Kaukauna is assisting the family. 920-766-2099. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Lester's personal physician, Dr. Paul Russo who was a patient listener. Thank you also to the nursing staff at St. Paul Elder Services and the compassionate hospice team. Most of all, thank you to the family and friends who spent time with Les over the years. It's not the years in your life, but the life in your years that matter most. Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on Oct. 16, 2016
  Tombstone	St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA
  	Auden, Lester St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA
  Burial	St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA
  Person ID	I11115	1FamilyTree | VicH_andDianeBrochtrup
  Last Modified	25 Jun 2018

  
  

  Father	Auden, George Valentine,   b. 19 Oct 1880, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA d. 6 May 1975 (Age 94 years)
  Mother	Killian, Eva M.,   b. 11 Oct 1891, Buchanan, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA d. 1 Nov 1978 (Age 87 years)
  Family ID	F25357	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Micke, Jean Catherine,   b. 28 Jan 1931, Holland, Brown, Wisconsin, USA d. 24 Apr 1990, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA (Age 59 years)
  Marriage	17 Oct 1950	Holland, Brown, Wisconsin, USA
  Children	1. Auden, Kay Frances   2. Auden, Sharon Lee
  Family ID	F4771	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	1 May 2010

  
  

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