Lester F. Elliott, 92, of Bluffton, died at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 28, 2012, at Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. 

He was born Feb. 8, 1920 in Sidney, Ohio, to Ferris O. and Margaret B. (Rhodehamel) Elliott. On June 29, 1974 he married Florence May Tabner and she survives.

Mr. Elliott had retired from Leroy Dresser, Sidney, as a tool and die maker. He was a member of the English Lutheran Church, Bluffton. He was a World War II Army veteran, lifetime member of VFW Post #1275, lifetime member of the Masonic Lodge, Bluffton. 

He was an avid fisherman, loved golf, was an amateur radio operator and had a passion for music.  He had sung in the church choir at his previous church. He attended Sidney High School.

Survivors also include a daughter Chrystal (John) Wisnieski of Strongsville, Ohio; two grandchildren Jacob and Taylor Wisnieski; four step daughters Patricia (Earl) DeLong of Lakeview, Jean (Gary) Bicknell of Lindale, Texas, Doris (Jim) Hodge of Harrod, JoAnne (David) Pollock of Vandalia; two step sons Christopher (Carol) Nutt of Lima, Mike Nutt of Russells Point; several step grandchildren, step great grandchildren and step great great grandchildren; two sisters Wilma Carnes of Sidney, Phyllis Hawkey of Paulding and a brother Phillip (Boots) Elliott of Tipp City.

He was preceded in death by two sisters Alice Elliott and Wanita Hughes; and two brothers LeRoy Elliott and Glen Elliott.

Services will be 2 p.m Tuesday at English Lutheran Church, Bluffton.  Rev. Kevin Mohr officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Bluffton where military rites will be performed. 

Visitation will be Monday from 6-8 p.m. at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton, and one hour prior to the service at the church.  A Masonic service will be held Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to English Lutheran Church or Mennonite Memorial Home.

Condolences may be expressed at www.chiles-lamanfh.com