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Leslie August Last

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[May 04, 2015]  LINCOLN - Leslie August Last, 80 of Lincoln, passed away at 1:03 a.m. Monday, April 27, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield.

Service: 10 a.m. Saturday, May 2, at Lincoln Christian Church

Visitation with the family will immediately follow the Memorial Service.

Funeral home: Fricke-Calvert-Schrader, Lincoln

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Leslie August Last, 80 of Lincoln, passed away at 1:03 a.m. Monday, April 27, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield.

Les was born March 12, 1935 in New Holland, IL, the son of Martin and Edith Horn Last. He married Evelyn Merriett January 16, 1955 in Springfield, IL at the West Side Christian Church. She survives in Lincoln.

Les is also survived by two daughters: Leanna (Anthony) Culp of Lincoln; Lavonna (Robert) Boyd of Garland, TX; grandchildren: Kane Blaum of Lincoln; Shasta (Brian) Thomson of Macomb, IL; Luke (Betsy) Boyd of Lincoln and Karley Boyd of Garland, TX; six great grandchildren; one sister: Violet Robinson of Lincoln and a sister-in-law: Doris Last of Hartsburg. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister: Barbara Steffens; and a brother: Dana Last.

He retired after 35 years as a general contractor; then worked at City Code Enforcement Officer for 15 years retiring five years ago. Les was a member of Lincoln Christian Church, served as deacon, Sunday school teacher, and was in the rotation for setting up communion. Les was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. He enjoyed watching Big 10 basketball games and was very particular with his cars. He loved going on family vacations and especially enjoyed his Sunday dinners with his family.

Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Lincoln Christian Church with Ron Otto officiating. Visitation with the family will immediately follow the service.

Burial will be in New Union Cemetery, Lincoln at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in his name to Little Galilee Camp or Lincoln Christian Church. All arrangements were entrusted to Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home, Lincoln.

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