Kay Co., OK - Obits: Cecil L. Lesemann ***************************************************** This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb by: Lovena Norton USGenWeb Archives. Copyright. All rights reserved http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ***************************************************** Cecil L. Lesemann Cecil Leroy Lesemann, longtime Newkirk area resident, died Tuesday evening, Oct. 27, 1998 at Shawn Manor Nursing Center, Ponca City. He was 72. The son of Fredrich Henrich Ludwig "Fred" Lesemann and Hazel Delores (Crumrine) Lesemann, he was born November 1, 1925 in Tonkawa. He attended Pleasant Valley Grade School and Newkirk High School. He was employed by the City of Newkirk, the Kay County Courthouse and the Newkirk Post Office. In later years, he was self employed in construction work. On May 1, 1965 he and LaVerne Stone Ramsey were married in Newkirk where they established their home and have since resided. Survivors include his wife LaVerne of the home; five daughters, Jackie Huster, Jean Ann Beck and Delores Dillow, all of Newkirk, Cathy Osborn of Ponca City and Guyla Burger of Warr Acres; one stepson, Charles Ramsey of Oklahoma City; two brothers, Alfred Lesemann of Turner, Oregon and Merle Lesemann of Newkirk; one sister, Alvena Arnett of Newkirk; many grandchildren and several great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Graveside service was held Friday, October 30, 1998 at 3 pm in the Newkirk Cemetery with the Rev. Jerry Albright, minister of the Newkirk First Christian Church officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Miller-Stahl Funeral Service. A memorial fund has been established in Mr. Lesemann's name for Hospice of Ponca City through Eastman National Bank, P.O. Box 468, Newkirk 74647. ---