Lester J Mast

Lester J. Mast, 91, of Milford went home to be with the Lord on November 5, 2018 surrounded by his family. Lester was born March 2, 1927 in Nappanee to Jacob and Amanda (Miller) Mast. On January 22, 1950, he married the love of his life, Eloise Bauman; she survives.

Lester was a dairy and hog farmer.  He enjoyed traveling south for the winter, camping, fishing, rabbit hunting and playing euchre.  Lester loved the Lord, his family and grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Lester is survived by his wife of 68 years, Eloise, four children, Larry (wife Debra) Mast of Milford, Michael (wife Terri) Mast of Goshen, Thomas (wife Jane) Mast of Auburn and Gary (wife Linda) Mast of Warsaw. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, Matthew, Scott, Stephanie, Angela, Abbie, Ashlie, Ryan and Jason, eight great-grandchildren, Logan, Desiree, Madilyn, Connor, Grantham, Jonathan, Brianna and Leighton, and two great-great-grandchildren, Bomani and Delsin, and one brother Raymond (Marg) Mast of Kouts.

Lester was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Gilbert and Robert Mast.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 9, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Mishler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Milford and one hour prior to the service on Saturday.  A celebration of Lester’s life will be Saturday, November 10, at 10:30am at the Mishler Funeral Home.  Pastor Lee Compson will officiate the service; burial will follow at Milford Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in Lester’s honor may be given to the First Brethren Church of Milford.

Mishler Funeral Home and Cremation Center is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be extended at www.mishlerfhcc.com .