Lester John Nimsker

SARATOGA SPRINGS The man, the myth, the leglovborn end - Lester John Nimsker, 97, passed away peacefully in the arms of his ing wife Sunday morning, April 2, 2017. He was in Warsaw, NY to John L. and Mary M. (Carney) Nimsker on February 4, 1920. He lived in Warsaw for 42 years where he was President of Kiwanis and Boy Scout Troop Leader for 12 years, before moving to Saratoga in 1968.

Lester graduated from Warsaw High School and graduated from Fenn ColUniAuserlege (Cleveland State versity) with a degree in Structural Engineering, where he participated in the work-study program, spending 9 months with the Tennessee Valley thority. After graduating in 1943 he joined the US Army Combat Engineers, in the Philippines Islands. Retiring from army vice, he passed the NY state exam for Professional En Survey Let chgineers and Land ors. Lester was employed with the Genesee State Park Commission at worth State Park. Starting as a Sr. Engineer Draftstakthe man, he advanced by ing the Civil Service tests and was promoted to Capital District Regional Park Manager, retiring in 1974. He then worked for the CDTA as Capital Proj1985. ect Manager, retiring in

He was a member of many organizations, in Amer Comcluding the Board of ican Red Cross, Saratoga Golf & Polo Club, Saratoga Springs Recreation mittee (actively supporting the Saratoga Ice Skating Club), Beekeepers Assoc., Master Gardeners.

Lester was an avid deer hunter, trout fisherman, beekeeper and gardener, loving the outdoors and nature. He loved his wood lathe and built more than 100 stools that he gave to family and friends. He was a good wood worker.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Rhoda; daughters Claudia (Cliff) Van Wagner, Marilee (Joe) Urbanczyk, Anne (Martin) Acuna, Leslie (Joe) Flem granding; seven grandchildren; a great grandson; nieces, nephews and extended family. Lester was the best husband, father, father and friend anyone could ever ask for.

Funeral services will be held at 11am Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Bethes Inurn Saradate. da Episcopal Church, 41 Washington St. ment will take place at the Gerald B.H. Solomon toga National Cemetery in Schuylerville, at a later

In lieu of flowers, tions can be made to a Saratoga charity of your choice.

Online remembrances may be made at www. burkefuneralhome.com.