Samuel S. Lestz

1932 - 2019

Samuel S. Lestz

1932 - 2019

BORN

1932

DIED

2019

Samuel Lestz Obituary

Published by Andrew T. Scheid Funeral Home on May 31, 2019.
Samuel was born on July 26, 1932 and passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Samuel was a resident of State College, Pennsylvania at the time of passing. After completing his undergraduate and Master's Degrees from Penn State, Sam earned a Ph.D. from University of Wisconsin and then returned to State College to teach, raise his family and play an active role in support of the Penn State Wrestling Team. Sam's greatest loves were his wife, Ruthie, his family, and traveling the world with his loved ones. There will be a Graveside Funeral Service on Sunday afternoon, June 2, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. in the Degel Israel Cemetery, Charles Road, (Bausman) Lancaster, PA 17603 with Rabbi Nosson Meretsky of Chabad of Penn State officiating. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Remembrances can be made to Chabad of Penn State, 443 East Waring Avenue, State College, PA 16801 or Nittany Lion Wrestling Club, PO Box 316, State College, PA 16804.

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November 2, 2019

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Mary Jane Coleman

November 2, 2019

Mrs. Lestz and Family, Please accept my sincere sympathies on the death of Dr. Lestz. I worked in the ME Department at PSU many years ago when he was there. He was always so friendly, kind, and personable. He also always spoke so lovingly of his wife and children. Again, I am so sorry for your loss. Mary Jane Coleman

Bruce Parkhill

June 1, 2019

Sincere condolences to the Lestz family.
I had the good fortune of getting to know Sam over the last five years. What a good man.He will be missed.
Sincerely, Bruce

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