Lester E. Boehnen

Lester E. Boehnen, age 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, February 2, 2026 at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake. He was born in Cleveland on June 3, 1949 to parents Lester L. and Beverly R. (nee: Ray). Lester proudly worked as a 3rd generation machinist at Boehnen Tool. He was a naturalist; and enjoyed boating, camping, and all that nature had to provide. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Survivors include his daughter, Rachael (John) Schneider; son, Christian (Leah) Boehnen; grandchildren, Ethan, Morgan, Evan, Mason, Evelyn; great-grandchildren, Dakota and Benjamin; sister, Karen (Michael) Yantek; brother-in-law, Bob McCreery. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Joan McCreery.

A Celebration of Life will be held from noon until the time of service at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at the Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Services 38475 Chestnut Ridge Road (at State Route 57) in Elyria. Lester’s brother-in-law, Mike Yantek, will officiate. A private burial at Holy Cross Cemetery will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions in Lester’s name can be sent to the Hospice of the Western Reserve or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.laubenthalmercado.com. Arrangements entrusted to Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home in Elyria.