Lester A. Hoogland

Friday I took family members to Franks and the only available table was the big round one. I explained to my daughter that this is where Les, our mayor, sat and how he is missed.

We are so sorry for your loss and very sad that we missed attending his funeral service. We were out of town and didn´t see his obituary until later. Les was an incredible man of God and a strong leader in this community for many years. We met Les in 1997 when we moved to Holland. He served on our board at The Salvation Army and was always a great support and encourager. He will be greatly missed! Be assured of our continued prayers.

Les was a great guy. I got to know him and his wife on a tour to the Netherlands to visit our homeland. He was lots of fun and kidded with my friend Pauline and I It made me proud when he told me that he remembered my Mother, a nurse, had helped care for his Mother. I too am proud of being brought up in the community of Zeeland. Les will always be remembered

He helped us "Feel the Zeel" He will deeply missed.

Les was a great man, and it was an honor to know him. I worked with Les on a number of things over the years and never found him to be less than true blue, all in and ready to pitch in on whatever was needed. My condolences to Les' family and all of his many, many friends.