Jeffrey A. Lester, 60, of Ramsey, previously of Albert Lea, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, after a long battle with cancer. He was the former owner of Electric Resource Contractors in Minneapolis. 

He was preceded in death by parents Roy and Gert Lester.

He will be deeply missed by his wife of 31 years, Michele; brothers Jim (Kay), Jerry (D.J.) and Larry (Tammy); nieces and nephews Angie, Chad, Sheila, Tim, Chris, Ben, Jenna, Amanda, Ryan, Emily, Zach and Rachael; as well as many relatives and good friends.

There will be a memorial gathering from 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 22 in the reception room at Cremation Society of Minnesota, 7835 Brooklyn Boulevard in Brooklyn Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the American Cancer Society. In honor of Jeff’s relaxed style, no suits and ties, please.