Lee (Leland) William Hesterman, age 91, of Archbold Ohio, was called home to Heaven, Monday morning, October 30, 2017 at Fairlawn Haven Care Center, Archbold Ohio.

He was born May 17th 1926 to Herman and Helen (Hainke) Hesterman  in Napoleon and because of concern for him not surviving the night because of birthing complications he was also baptized by the delivery nurse that very same night. Married Dorothy V. (Berry) November 26th 1953 and she preceded him in death in February 1989.

Lee was a life long member of Zion Lutheran Church, Ridgeville Corners, Ohio where over the years he served at various times as Sunday school Superintendent and Sunday school teacher. He loved the Lord Jesus Christ and His Church and its members.   Lee lived most of his life in Ridgeville Corners but the last 24 years were lived in Archbold with Margaret.  He worked at various jobs over the years including 25 plus years at Automatic Feed Co. in Napoleon, OH where he retired in 1988. Although he worked in garages and factories his real passion was farming.  Lee enjoyed many hobbies over the years including fishing, woodworking craft building, carving and of course golfing (his favorite). Lee loved spending time with friends and family who enjoyed his warm heart and great sense of humor.

Survived by his wife of 26 years, Margaret I. (Berry) Hesterman; children: Steve and Debbie (Garrett) Hesterman, Mike and Sandra (Hawkins) Hesterman; grandchildren, Shane and Ashley Hesterman, Stacy and Philip Pogue

John and Julie Hesterman, Amber Kerley and Greg Lopez, James Hesterman; greatgrandchildren, Dillon, Mallory, Payton, Alex, Miller, Eleanor, Seth and Wynn and step great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins; siblings, Marjory (Reese), Norma Jean (Brandt), Victor.

Preceded by both parents, 1st wife Dorothy of 35 years: two brothers: Laurence and Dale. One daughter Kay, one son Jerry and one great grandson Canaan.

Visitation will be Thursday November 2nd, at Short Funeral Home, 500 N. Defiance St., Archbold, Ohio from 4:00pm – 8:00pm.  Services will be Friday November 3rd at Zion Lutheran Church, 20-141 Co. Rd. X, Ridgeville Corners, Ohio at 11:00am with a viewing from 10:00am – 11:00am.  www.ShortFuneralHome.com