Lester “Les” Switzer Obituary (1921 - 2011)

Lester "Les" Switzer Lansing, MI "He walked the stepping stones to heaven to be with his Lord on Monday, March 7, 2011 at age 89. He retired from Genesee Cut Stone & Marble Co. in the Lansing office at age 84. He worked all his life in the Natural Building Stone business; he coordinated installation of marble and granite on many buildings in the state of Michigan, including the capitol. Working with architects, engineers, and contractors, he was instrumental in breaking new ground, on the use of stone, throughout the state of Michigan. Les designed and furnished stone on the cemetery garden where he will be laid to rest with his late wife, Pauline. He served four years with the U.S. Army overseas during WWII as a Master Sergeant and four years in the Army Reserves. Les is a Life Member of the VFW and F&AM #179 Masonic Lodge. He was a past High Priest of Chapter 85 Royal Arch Mason and 32 degree Mason in York Rite and Scottish Rite Temples. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Lansing. Les was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend who touched and inspired the lives of so many. He will be missed dearly by all who knew him. Surviving are his daughters, Kathy Lott, Cheryl Smith, Carole (Kevin) Nicholas; son, Gregory (Susan) Switzer; grandchildren, Lana (Mike), Jennifer (Ken), April (Ryan), Cory (Kayla), Billy, Alex; and 6 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, 2011 at Christ United Methodist Church 517 W. Jolly Rd. with Pastor Chuck Grauer officiating. Family will receive friends at Chapel in the Pines Funeral Home on Friday from 2-4 p.m. & 6-8 p.m. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Christ United Methodist Church.