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Lester Rhynard Obituary

Lester L. Rhynard

WESTVILLE, IN - Lester Rhynard, age 71 of Westville, IN passed away on September 10, 2019. He is survived by wife, Marilyn; son, Jason Rhynard, and step-daughter, Dawn Allen; two sisters: Debbie Russell and Robin Cannon; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Betty and Lester.

He was a Pipefitter Local #597 for 41 years. Retired for 11 years. Donations may be made to VNA Hospice of Valparaiso. Arrangements by Dykes Funeral Home, Inc., 219-462-3125.


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Published by The Times on Sep. 13, 2019.

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Claudi Cairns-Boyd

September 18, 2019

So very sorry for your loss. Keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers.

Bob & Bel Skoc

September 15, 2019

Rest in the loving arms of our savior Jesus.

Carlyn Cannon

September 13, 2019

Very sorry for your loss. He was a great guy. I will be praying for all of you.

Chuck Kukelka

September 13, 2019

My sympathy goes out to his family! I worked with Les from time to time, he was a great guy (great laugh)!

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