Lester Wilkinson 81, Rochester, and formerly of Kokomo, passed away peacefully sleeping in his bed on Monday, October 6, 2025.
Lester was born in Birmingham, Michigan, the son of Lester and Patricia (Closser) Wilkinson. While studying at the University of Michigan, he met Lynda J. Mills. They married on May 22, 1966, in Birmingham, Michigan. She preceded him in death on December 1, 2016.
Lester graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. He later obtained his Masters’ Degree from Purdue University. Lester worked for Delco Electronics and Delphi Automotives for over forty years in Kokomo retiring in 2006.
Lester had attended the First Presbyterian Church, Moose Lodge and Elk’s Lodge. He enjoyed studying history, watching classic tv shows, fishing, sailing his boat at Lake Monroe in Bloomington and spending time on Lake Manitou.
Survivors include his son, Scott (Claudia) Wilkinson, Columbus, Indiana, grandchildren, Whitney (Nathan) Bogan, Vista, California, Andres (Seonna) Calderon, Seymour, Indiana, Samantha Wilkinson, West Lafayette, Indiana, Marcus Wilkinson, Columbus, Indiana, Braedon Bandy, Indiana, and Megan Bell, Indiana, four great grandchildren, siblings, Rodney (Bridget) Wilkinson, South Lyon, Michigan, Sandra Jensen, Howell, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Laura Anne Bandy.
Visitation will be from 10:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, Indiana. Private graveside services will be conducted at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rochester, Indiana. Online condolence may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com
