Lester A. Galbraith, age 91, of Friendship, Wisconsin died Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at the Moundview Memorial Hospital & Clinics in Friendship, Wisconsin.　
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 21, 2007 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Rev. Richard Church will officiate. Interment will be at the Mt. Repose Cemetery, Friendship, Wisconsin. Military rites will be offered at the graveside service by the Adams VFW Post #6279; the Adams American Legion Red Cloud Post #250; and the Grand Marsh American Legion Snyder-Richardson Post #273.
Visitation will be Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.
Lester was born June 20, 1915 in Friendship, Wisconsin to Delvin and Mae (Englebretson) Galbraith. He graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1933. Lester married Dorothy Dehmlow on June 8, 1940 in Pleasant Prairie, Iowa. He served in the Navy during WWII in the Pacific Theater of War. After the war, Lester graduated from MATC in Milwaukee, and returned to Friendship where he worked as a barber for many years. He later worked at the Friendship Post Office until retirement.
Lester enjoyed bowling and golfing.
Lester was a member of the Adams VFW Post #6279 and the American Legion Red Cloud Post #250.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Delvin and Mae Galbraith and his son, John Galbraith.
Lester is survived by:
Wife
Dorothy Galbraith of Friendship, Wisconsin
Daughters
Jo Ann (Robert) Machotka of West Salem, Wisconsin
Judy (Howard) Ochs of Portage, Wisconsin
Grandchildren
Amy (Pascal) Moreau of Toulouse, France
Marianne (Aaron) Bird Bear of Madison, Wisconsin
Robert (Debi) Machotka of Verona, Wisconsin
Julie Tadlock of New Berlin, Wisconsin
Heather (Todd) Gavinski of Portage, Wisconsin
Lucas (Egracia) Galbraith of Adams, Wisconsin
Further survived by
9 Great-Grandchildren.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
JoAnn and Judy – So many years have gone by since highschool but wanted to let you know my family (now most gone) and I thought a lot of your Dad. Sincere Sympanthies to you all.
My sincere condolences to you Dorothy,and your family..We share in your sorrow at this time..Sorrow is replaced by the fond memories he leaves with all of us.
Dorothy and family you have our deepest sympathy. We always
had such nice visits
with the two of you.
We live in Az. year around now. We would of attended the service if in Wi.
Our sympathy goes out to Les Galbraith’s family. Sam remembers the days past when Tom Dellamuth & Les had their little shop together in Friendship. May peace be with all of you as it is with Les.
Dorothy & family-We extend to you our deepest sympathy at this sad time. Les was such a nice person. He was so lucky to have you to help take care of him, Dorothy. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
Dorothy,JoAnn, and Judy. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have great memories of Les and all of you.God Bless
Judy & Howie Oakes & Family
Sympathy is extended in the loss of your father, grandfather & friend. As sorrow fills our hearts, we need to remember all the love he had for his family and friends and his memory lives on. May you all hold those beautiful
Judy,Howie,Dorothy and families. My deepest sympathy’s to you and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
We’re thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Dorothy and family
Thinking about you at this time. I know it’s been difficult these last couple of years. How wonderful he had a family like you.
Dorothy and family
May God comfort you during this time. Dorothy you and Lester was such a wonderful so in love couple. Hold the memories close.