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Lester Gurdin Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 11, 2012.

Lester J. Gurdin Estero, FL

Lester J. Gurdin, 69, of Estero, FL passed away unexpectedly, peacefully, on January 8, 2012 at his residence.

Formerly of Sioux City, IA, he had been an Estero resident since 2000. Les was born April 19, 1942 in Yonkers, NY a son of the late Emmanuel and Lillian (Lipschitz) Gurdin. Mr. Gurdin was raised in Yonkers, following graduation from high school, he moved to Sioux City, IA to attend Morningside College where he graduated in 1964. He then attended and graduated from the University of South Dakota Law School, Class of 1967. Les practiced law in Sioux City from 1967 to 2000. During his retirement he was a member of the Brooks Fishing Club and enjoyed golfing. Most importantly Les enjoyed socializing with family and friends.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 30 years, Lois E. (Wyrum) Gurdin; loving children, William (Tammy) Gurdin of Richmond, VA, Julie (Jeremy Lorge) Gurdin of Bronx, NY, Mindy Dreith of Naples, FL and Lance (Minta) Winsor of San Ramon, CA; and cherished grandchildren, Sophia, Gabrielle, Stella, Jayden, Brody and Jack, who will all miss their "papa" very much.

A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held on Wednesday (TODAY), January 11, 2012 at 9:30 A.M. at Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home, 28300 Tamiami Tr. S., Bonita Springs, FL 34134.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to Morningside College, in Sioux City, IA, for a scholarship fund for students entering pre-law, or to the American Heart Association.

Arrangements are being handled by Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home.

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January 28, 2012

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DAN KETCHMARK

January 28, 2012

WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS TO HIS LOVING WIFE LOIS AND HIS CHILDREN AND GRAND CHILDREN..KNOW THAT HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND AND I ALWAYS ENJOYED MY VISITS WITH LES WHENEVER I CAME TO SIOUS CITY AND POSTAL FINANCE..SHALOM TO ALL

Lisa and John Brubaker

January 17, 2012

Lois, we remember meeting Les at Rocky and Debi's house in Cascades, as you were helping us buy ours. We enjoyed our brief visit with Les. You have our sympathy for your loss.

January 14, 2012

So sorry to hear of Les's death. I was the receptionist at the law office in the Benson Building. I have many fond memories of Les. We both enjoyed visiting with Les and Lois.

Barb & Lyle Ostermyer, Akron, IA

Annette Torgerson

January 11, 2012

My sympathies to Les' family. I worked in the same office as Les when he was in the Benson Bldg. in Sioux City, Iowa. I worked for Robert Sikma at that time, who shared office space with Les. Les was a good man. He will be missed.

Annette Torgerson, Sioux City