Lester “Les” David Pegelow, age 83, of Horicon, passed over to the Kingdom of God on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Sheperd Premier Living in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin.
Funeral services for Les will take place on Monday, November 4, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at the Koepsell Funeral Home in Horicon with Rev. Daniel Seehafer officiating. A visitation for Les will be held at the funeral home in Horicon on Monday, November 4, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow the service at Oak Hill Cemetery in Horicon.
Les was born the son of Erwin and Dora (nee Mentink) Pegelow on February 26, 1941, at his home in Horicon. On February 5, 1966, he was united in marriage to Darlene Schessow at Zion Church in Horicon.
Lester was a loving husband, father, uncle and mostly a farmer. He farmed all his life on his family’s dairy farm. He was proud to be a 4th generation farmer. His cows were some of his best friends and a few of them became pets. Les liked his alone time to talk to his Lord. He also enjoyed reading the Bible, writing poetry and short stories, and listening to the music of Cathy Bolton. He was a master of tinkering and finding beauty in things of nature, like wood knots. He was a simple man who loved a simple life and His family.
Les will be missed by his loving wife Darlene, children: Constance Hosfield and Tamara (Robert) Santy. He is further survived by other relatives and dear friends.
Les was preceded in death by his parents; his son David; and his brothers Harry (Bernice) Pegelow and Harlan Pegelow.