Lester Frederiksen

Lester Frederiksen

1923 - 2013

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Lester H. Frederiksen, 89, of State College died January 3, 2013. He was the son of Carl and Anna Frederiksen and the brother of Carl Alfred Frederiksen, all of whom predeceased him. He was born in Brooklyn New York on November 5th, 1923. He graduated from City College of New York with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He had a forty year career with Otis Elevator Company, retiring in 1986 as Director of Sales Engineering for Otis' North American Operations. He is survived by Jean, his wife of 64 years as well as daughters Janet Wilson (Richard) of Huntington, WV, Louise Frederiksen (James Muchow) of Skokie, IL, and Kate Mount (Daniel) of State College, PA. He was preceded in death by daughter Laura Frederiksen (William Kelmer). Other survivors include grandchildren Kerith Lijewski (Joseph), Paul Wilson, Gretchen Kelmer (Nathan Paul), Daniel and Joe Mount as well as two great grandchildren, Cooper and Riley Lijewski. There will be a memorial service at The State College Presbyterian Church on February 15, 2013 at 3:00 pm, with the Reverend Joel Blunk presiding. There will be a reception at the church following the service. Memorial donations may be made to The Centre County Women's Resource Center, 140 Nittany Avenue, State College, PA 16801. Online condolences and signing of the guest book may be entered at www.kochfuneralhome.com.
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