Lester C. Sauder, 88, a long-time Ephrata resident and most recently of Brethren Village, Lititz, died Monday, April 19, 2021 after a year-long illness. He spent his last days at home under the care of family members and Hospice & Community Care.
Born in East Earl, PA., one of nine children of the late Erbie and Alice Sauder, Lester married Ann (Bauman) Sauder in 1957. He was devoted to his wife throughout his life and deeply missed her after she passed away in 2018. His faith and the promise of joining her again provided great solace in his final hours.
A retired truck driver, Lester was loved for his genuine, unassuming manner and playful sense of humor. He made friends wherever he went, was unfailingly considerate of others and never turned down an opportunity to be helpful. His favorite activities were completing jigsaw puzzles, woodworking and attending the events of his grandchildren.