George H. Lesch

George H. Lesch, 90, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2013 in Lakewood, Washington. He was born on April 27, 1923 in Danville, Illinois to Otto and Martha (Higby) Lesch. George attended and graduated from Lions Township High School and Junior College in La Grande, Illinois. After spending three and a half years serving in the U.S. Army during WWII where he was stationed in France, he attended Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado where he earned a B.S. degree in civil engineering. On November 16, 1951 George married Ruth Rossiter. During their life together they lived in Wisconsin, Illinois, Arizona, California, Oregon, and for the last 12 years they lived in Poulsbo, Washington. George worked in the well drilling business and upon retiring he had over 20 years of experience. He also worked for Johnson Controls helping in the ground and screen logistics for large well systems.

He was an avid sports fan his entire life. He played basketball, tennis and golf. He loved being out on the water where he would boat and fish. George and Ruth spent many happy years together camping and traveling extensively to Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and Mexico. George loved and was always ready for a good card game, his favorites being bridge and cribbage.

George is preceded in death by his parents, Otto & Martha Lesch; youngest son, David R. Lesch; brother, James Lesch. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 61 1/2 years, Ruth (Rossiter) Lesch; son, Thomas A. (Dona) Lesch, of Sacramento, CA; daughters, Ann (Robert) Lesch-Hollis, of Sacramento, CA, Mary M. (Thomas) Redfern of Poulsbo, WA; 8 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren.

A service will be held at Cherry Grove Memorial Park on Friday, October 4, 2013 at 2:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Alzheimer's Association (www.alz.org).