Lester T. Sanders Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Lester T. Sanders of Defiance, Ohio, who passed away on March 14, 2024 at the age of 88. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lester Merle and Alta Mae Sanders (Goodenough); his brothers, Jerry and Leslie "Bud" Sanders; and his brother-in-law Carl Higbea.
He is survived by: his wife Carol; his children, Darlene Hillman (Michael) of Sycamore, IL, Bradley (Cecilia) of Phoenix, AZ and Karen Panella (David) of Burlington, KY.; his sister Sarah Jane Bennett (Michael) of Defiance; his sister-in-law Phyllis Sanders; his grandchildren, Shawn Hillman (Garnet), Amber Kelley (Brian), Joel Hillman (Allison), Janet Peto (Bryan), Sarah Johnson (Tom), Olivia Panella, Lucas Panella, Emily Sanders and Alicia Sanders; and his siblings-in-law, D. Lee Higbea (Kathy) and Bernadine Higbea of Defiance. He is also survived by 12 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.
Memorials are suggested to St. Mark Lutheran Church.
