Lester Lee Vossler

Lester L. Vossler, 80, of Boulder, Montana, passed away Sunday, September 1st, 2024.

He was born in Wishek, ND, on September 13th, 1943, while his parents were visiting family. He grew up in Circle, Montana, graduating from Circle High School in 1961.

He briefly attended the Northern State Teachers College in Aberdeen, South Dakota, before coming home for a few years to help his parents farm and/or ranch in Circle, Reed Point, and Northern Wyoming.

In 1968, he began working for JC Penney. He spent the next several years as a foreman building JC Penney stores across the Midwest. In 1972 he came to Boulder and established a construction business with his brothers. He spent the next 45+ years building and remodeling many homes, garages and businesses in the community. In the later years he added dirtwork to his offered services. In 1979 he married Shirley and became a father to her son Cory. They recently celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary. He was active in the First Baptist Church for over 40 years, serving as a deacon and small group leader. He was instrumental in getting the church building built from the foundation to the pews and pulpit, along with the additions. He joined the Boulder Volunteer Fire Department in 1972 and remained faithful to serving for 50 years. Along with several friends and family, he put in countless hours to move the rodeo grounds out to their current location and continued to build and remodel the existing buildings that were enjoyed by so many just a few days ago. When asked to help with getting the Boulder River School and Hospital carousel operational, he pitched in without hesitation. He thoroughly enjoyed seeing the kid's faces when they rode the carousel. He took great pride in serving the community and making Boulder a better place for everyone.

He is proceeded in death by his father (LeRoy), mother (Adeline), 3 brothers (Larry, Lyle, Laurie), and nephew (Dougie). He is survived by his wife, Shirley, step-son Cory (Lynnette) Sena, brother LeRoy (Cathy) Vossler, sister Lottie (Jim Richardson) Vossler, sister-in-law Patty Vossler, sister Lana (Ed) Hedlund, grandson Coby Sena, granddaughter Caitlyn Sena, and numerous cousins, nephews, and nieces.

He will be buried in the Boulder Cemetery followed by a celebration on September 14th in the Boulder Catholic Center.