Photo courtesy of Porter Loring Mortuary McCullough
San Antonio, Texas
Jul 24, 1940 – Mar 13, 2018 (Age 77)
It is with a broken heart that we announce, that, after a long illness, Colonel (Retired) Michael B. Lester passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Mike was born and raised in Houston, TX where he graduated from Milby High School. In 1964, he graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with...
Read MoreI am just learning about COL Lester's passing. He was a great man and a great soldier. I served as one of his commanders at the 85th Medical Battalion, Fort Meade, MD. Colonel Lester and his Family are in my meditations. r/herbJones
Herbert Jones
May 14, 2021 | PROVIDENCE FORGE, VA | Served In The Military Together
Mrs. Lester, I was thinking about COL Lester today while on a "road march". He was my first BTN Commander back in the old 85th MED BN in 1986. I am so sorry to hear of his passing, but what a great officer and leader.
Bruce Adams
February 09, 2019 | El Paso, TX | Served In The Military Together
Hugs and prayers sent for the family. So sorry got your loss.
Sharon Crain
April 08, 2018 | Sebastian, FL | Friend
Such an awesome life and to know that he is my friends dad makes it even better!
Darren R. Teters ( MAJ)
April 07, 2018 | McCool, MS | Military
What a beautiful obituary and what a fine and awesome legacy he left for you to pass on to yourself and your children. Again deepest condolences on you loss.
Lori Branson
April 06, 2018 | San Antonio, TX | Friend
A model Soldier, father, husband and grandfather.
Timothy Hudson
April 05, 2018 | Macon, GA | Friend
Dear Sean, Julianna and kids, we are so sorry for your loss. We wish you lots of strenght in these difficult days.
Luc and Nadine Van Ryzeghem
April 05, 2018 | Belgium | Friend
Our family is so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Harry Smart
April 04, 2018 | San Antonio, TX | Friend
Sincere condolences to the entire Lester family. Mike was a very respected and trusted Medical Service Corps officer and a great friend. He and I frequently discussed our experiences during the Vietnam War and he was ever so encouraging while I was writing "A Different Face of War." He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. May he rest in peace. -- COL (R) James G. Van Straten
James Van Straten
March 31, 2018 | Windcrest, TX | Served In The Military Together
