Lester was a horse jockey for 12 years and served in the Navy afterward for 4 years. He passed away Monday, August 12, 2019 in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 88 years. Lester was born Wednesday, April 15, 1931 in Omaha.
Lester is preceded in death by his parents Louis and Dorothy Kush; brothers Edwin, Bernard, and John; sisters Katherine, Angeline, Helen, Minnie, Regina, Alice, and Rosie; and son Robin
He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Delores "Dee" Kush; children Leslie, Rodney, Raymond, Lisa, and Laniese; sisters Evelyn and Bertha; 13 grandchildren; 8 great - grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and other family members.