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Three generations of family owned and operated funeral service since 1949, Schildknecht Funeral Home and Cremation Services is O’Fallon’s caring, trusted funeral and cremation provider. When you experience the loss of a loved one, you can have faith in our caring team of professionals to guide you through the process of honoring their life.

We pride ourselves on serving families in O’Fallon, Shiloh, Belleville, Lebanon, Fairview Heights, Collinsville, Maryville, Troy and the surrounding St. Clair and Madison County areas with dignity, respect, and compassion. Our funeral directors and staff are experienced in a variety of funeral services and can help you celebrate your loved one no matter your religion, culture, or budget.

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Obituary for Orville Shirley Lester

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Orville Shirley Lester, Sr, 79, of Okawville, IL, born October 8, 1938 Mohawk, WV, passed away at Memorial East Hospital on Wednesday, March 7, 2018.

Orville retired as a Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force. He established the Little Oak Baptist Church in Lebanon, Illinois in 1968. He was a firm believer and valued education, of which he received his Ph.D. He enjoyed playing softball at the Air Force bases where he was stationed. He also enjoyed a good game of racquet ball. He very much loved his family and his grandchildren, along with his church. Orville was a very humble and hardworking man.

Orville was preceded in death by his parents, Nelson and Effie Lester, nee Cline, and three brothers.

Surviving are his wife, Delma Lester; 3 children, Orville (Laurie) Lester, Jr. of Columbia, IL, Michael (Myke Zurenda) Lester of Houston, TX, and Mark (Jessica) Lester of Okawville, IL; five sisters and three brothers; 11 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to The Parkinson’s Foundation (parkinson.org). Condolences may be extended to the family online at www.schildknechtfh.com.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 13, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 South Lincoln Ave., O'Fallon, IL 62269.

Visitation will also be held Wednesday, March 14, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home with funeral service beginning at 9:30 a.m. with Pastors Mark Minor and Ernie Meadows officiating.

Burial will follow at 11:30 a.m. at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery 2900 Sheridan St. Louis, MO 63125 with full military honors.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Schildknecht Funeral Home.

Provide comfort for the family by planting a tree in memory of Orville Shirley Lester, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

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Welcome to
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Three generations of family owned and operated funeral service since 1949, Schildknecht Funeral Home and Cremation Services is O’Fallon’s caring, trusted funeral and cremation provider. When you experience the loss of a loved one, you can have faith in our caring team of professionals to guide you through the process of honoring their life.

We pride ourselves on serving families in O’Fallon, Shiloh, Belleville, Lebanon, Fairview Heights, Collinsville, Maryville, Troy and the surrounding St. Clair and Madison County areas with dignity, respect, and compassion. Our funeral directors and staff are experienced in a variety of funeral services and can help you celebrate your loved one no matter your religion, culture, or budget.

How we can help

- Show your support - Order Flowers We offer a full range of gifts to help comfort and support those who need it the most delivered direct from your local florist. Shop Now

 

We Personalize For Families

Cremation Has Many Options

We're Involved in Our Community

Devoted Friends for Pet Cremation

Pre-Plan is a Gift to Your Family

A Local Business Serving Local Families

Why Choose Us?

 

Why Plan Ahead

Here are some of the most important reasons why planning ahead may be the best option.
Learn More
 

Pet Services

Coping with the loss of a pet is difficult. We understand how deeply it can affect you and your family.
Learn More
 

Testimonials

Many families reach out after the conclusion of the services to let us know how much our support and guidance meant to them in their time of need.
Learn More
 

Vital Ice

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Schildknecht Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Phone: (618) 632-3713
301 S. Lincoln Ave., O'Fallon, IL 62269


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