Photo courtesy of Muzyka Funeral Home - Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Raymond "Skip" Lester, Jr., 71, May 11, 2022.
Beloved brother of Michael (Cindy).
Preceded in death by his devoted parents, Raymond, Sr. and Julia (nee Berdy).
Visitation Friday 11:00 A.M. until 12 Noon.
Chapel Service Friday, 12:00 Noon (at Muzyka Funeral Home)...
Read MoreVery sorry to read this. Ray was a good friend and colleague at the US State Department.
Bill Heinrich
February 23, 2026 | Washington, DC | Coworker
I just found out that my dear friend Skip has died. He never was one for a lot of communication, but we did stay in touch from 1967 until a couple of years ago. I will miss knowing he was somewhere, happily playing his bass. My deepest condolences to Mike and family. May Skip´s memory be a blessing.
Julie Birren Silverman
August 11, 2023 | Friend
