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Norwin Lesser Obituary

Lesser, Norwin A. Chelsea, Michigan Age 87, died Tuesday, July 21, 2015 in Chelsea surrounded by his family. He was born August 1, 1927 in Dexter Township, Michigan, the son of Ezra and Edna (Mast) Lesser. Norwin graduated from Dexter High School in 1945. He was a farmer all of his life. Norwin attended Faith Lutheran Church. He was a former member of St. Andrew's United Church of Christ in Dexter, and Salem Lutheran Church in Ann Arbor. On August 18, 1951 he married Carol L. Jedele at Salem Church in Ann Arbor, and she survives. Other survivors include four sons, Dale of Dexter, Douglas of Santa Clara, CA, David (Sharon Burgett) of Chelsea, Thomas of Dexter; 5 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchild, a brother, Carl; and a sister, Arlene Honbaum. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Burmeister. Funeral services will be held Monday, 11:00 am at Faith Lutheran Church in Dexter, with Rev. Mark Porinsky officiating. Burial will follow at St. Andrew's Cemetery in Dexter. The family will receive friends at Cole Funeral Chapel Saturday 6-8 pm and Sunday 2-8 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith in Action, or Faith Lutheran Church, 9575 N Territorial Rd, Dexter, MI 48130.

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Published by Ann Arbor News from Jul. 22 to Jul. 26, 2015.

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Matt parks

July 27, 2015

Tom and family, I am so sorry for your loss! Praying for your peace..

Annie and Bob Tesluck

July 27, 2015

To Norwin's Family,
We are saddened by Norwin's passing and our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

July 27, 2015

Doug, thoughts and prayers to you and your family. sorry I missed this news too late to come and pay my respects.
Brenda (Stoll) Aagenas

Don Fraker

July 26, 2015

Dear Carol, Dale, Douglas, David, & Thomas,

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless and comfort you now more than ever. Also, I'm glad to have know Norwin and your whole family from working on your farm so many years ago. Thank you so very much for that; you made me feel like one of your own. I trust that Norwin is now at home with our Lord Jesus, who has made us his own.

Sincerely,
Don Fraker

Bruce Kaercher

July 26, 2015

The world became a little darker place with Norwin's passing. I grew up a little over a half mile away and often would stop in, with my labrador retriever and pay the Lessers a visit. Mr. Lesser was always kind and happy to see me. I sincerely hope he's visiting with my Mom and Grandma right now. Hi Brucie! That's what he always said first thing always while smiling.

Elisha Fink

July 26, 2015

Dear Tom, thinking of you and your family. Peace. Elisha

Gerald Schiller

July 25, 2015

Prayers for your family

Kirk Naebeck

July 25, 2015

My deepest sympathy to the Lesser Family.

Dale and Tanya Pidd

July 24, 2015

We will miss and always remember Norwin

Larry and Robyn (Naebeck) Robison, Salem Church

July 23, 2015

To the Lesser Family-
We are so sorry to hear of your loss, you are in our prayers.

Sharon Bahn

July 23, 2015

Norwin will always bring a smile to my face when I think of him.....and will be sadly missed.

Bill & Barbara Pidd

July 23, 2015

Norwin was a wonderful friend.
Our hearts go out to you. You have our deepest sympathy.

Kathy Wilde

July 22, 2015

My deepest sympathy to all of you. May God hold you in His gentle arms and bring you peace. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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