Lester Dorn

Lester Michael Dorn Jr. (Les, Mike), age 81 of Fairchild, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025 at the Augusta Health & Rehab. Lester was born in Milwaukee on December 7, 1943 to the late Lester M. and Lucille (Eisenhuth) Dorn Sr.

He married Faye Tinsley on May 15, 1982 and had 22 years together. Faye passed away on January 6, 2004. He worked at Wisconsin Bridge and Iron as an iron worker for 20 years.

Lester was a loving father, grandfather, brother and son. He was loved by many.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing and being with family.

Survivors include his children: Kevin Osterude, Sheila (Pat) Matheny, Lynda Osterude (Kory Klug) and Tammie Dorn; grandchildren: Jonathan Matheny, Danika Ryan, Oryan Koeberl, Brandon Milton and Hannah Guyer; great-grandchildren: Vincent and Lance Matheny and many more; nieces: Tena (Michael) Dadian, Tracy (Oscar) Monzon and Theresa Cortez; nephews: John (Sherrie) Dorn, Mark Sedlmeier, Jeff (Lori) Sedlmeier; girlfriend Theresa Ewers and other close family and friends.

Preceding him in death are his wife Faye L. Dorn (Tinsley), parents, brother Bob Dorn, sister Carol Sedlmeier, niece Lori Sedlmeier and uncle Al Sedlmeier.

The family of Lester wishes to thank Eau Claire and Osseo Mayo Clinic Health Systems, including the staff for their incredible care of our father over the years.

A memorial service is planned for 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Stokes, Prock & Mundt Funeral Chapel, 535 S. Hillcrest Parkway, Altoona with Eric Kovatch presiding. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until time of service.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.