Obituary Washington - Lester E. Siegrist, 75, of Washington was pronounced dead at his residence on Friday December 2, 2011 at 9:50 PM. He was born May 4, 1936 in Peoria to Robert A. and Evelyn Mary Linebaugh Siegrist. Lester is survived by his three children; Andrew (Tina) Siegrist of Bartonville, David (Sarah) Siegrist of Kankakee and Beckie Coovert of Oswego. Six grandchildren; Bethany Coovert, Heather (Ben) Arnold, Drew Siegrist, Jeremy Siegrist, Megan Siegrist , Logan Siegrist, and one great granddaughter Scarlett Arnold. He is also survived by his brother John (Linda) Siegrist of East Peoria and his sister Susan (Bruce) Evans of Princeville. He was preceded in death by his parents. Lester was raised working in the family furniture business in Peoria, Siegrist Furniture and Appliance. He then worked 35 years for Montgomery Ward in Peoria in service repair. He retired from there in 2001. After retirement he worked for Uftring Auto Group as a courtesy driver. He had a passion for fast cars and bicycling and loved to square-dance. He was a member of Illinois Valley Wheelman and B&B square-dance club in Creve Coeur. There will be a funeral service for Lester at 2:30 Wednesday December 7, 2011 at Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington. Pastor Ken Sistrunk will officiate. There will be a visitation for one hour prior to the funeral. Burial will be in Fondulac Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to B&B square-dance club in Creve Coeur. Lester's memorial website is available at www.deitersfuneralhome.com where condolences may be sent to the family.