Lester Kunkel, 87, of West Harrison died on Friday, September 2, 2022, at St. Andrews Health Campus in Batesville.

Lester was born in Klemmes Corner, IN on December 6, 1934 to Ohmer and Verena Schwegman Kunkel. Lester married Regina Schoettelkotte on November 10, 1956, at St. Peters Catholic Church. He was a retired carpenter having been employed with Dugan and Meyer Construction in Cincinnati. He was a farmer, as well. Lester was a member of St. Peters Catholic Church where he was baptized and married.  He was a long-time member of the local Carpenters' Union and thoroughly enjoyed being a carpenter. Lester also enjoyed his farm and more recently, traveling. Most of all, he enjoyed being with his family who meant everything to him.

In addition to his wife of more than sixty-five years, Lester is survived by four children: Jeff (Stephanie) Kunkel of West Harrison, Randy (Diana) Kunkel of Brookville, Barb (Bob) Stindt of Sunman, and Cathy (Kenny) Schuman of St. Leon; seven grandchildren: Katie Kunkel, Justin Stindt, Kelly (Kevin) Smith, Jessica Stindt, Mitch Schuman, Sarah Schuman, Raeanna Kunkel; three brothers: Orville Kunkel, Virgil Kunkel, and Ohmer Kunkel Jr.; three sisters: Jean Drewes, Dorothy Purkey, and  Florence Lunsford; and several nieces and nephews. Lester was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Annette Kuntz.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 12:00 noon on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at St. Peters Catholic Church with Father Vince Lampert officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may visit at the church on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peters Catholic Church or to the St. Peters Cemetery Fund..

For more information, send condolences, or sign the online guest book please go to, www.cookrosenberger.com . The Staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to serve Lester's Family.