Lester Boger, 95, formerly of Hutchinson, died on April 4, 2018, at The Healthcare Resort of Topeka, and left the world a better place because he had been here. He was born May 4, 1922, in Barton County, KS, the son of Paul and Emelia (Stettinger) Boger.

He farmed in Barton County from 1940-1953, before moving to Hutchinson where he worked at Cessna Fluid Power for over 30 years, retiring as department foreman. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Hutchinson, and had lived at Collier Assisted Living at Wesley Towers, Hutchinson, from 2008 to 2015.

On February 23, 1953, Lester married Elizabeth A. 'Betty' Korkish in Hutchinson. She died November 23, 2006.

He is survived by: son, Dale Boger (Karen) of LaJolla, CA; daughter, Marlene Showalter (Stan Martindell) of Topeka; and grandson, Thomas Showalter (Abby Beuerlein) of Olathe.

Lester was preceded in death by: his parents; brother, Elmer; and son-in-law, Fred Showalter.

Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, April 7, 2018, at Zion Lutheran Church, 1017 N. Washington, Hutchinson. Burial will follow in Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson. Friends may call from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, with the family to greet friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.
Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.