Joshua Edward Lester

September 21, 1988 - December 20, 2011

Joshua Edward Lester of Cadillac died early Tuesday morning, December 20, 2011 in Cadillac. He was 23. He was born September 21, 1988 in Cadillac to Ronald Ray Lester, Jr. and Katherine Louise Vokes. Josh graduated from Bullock High School in Midland and had worked at McDonald\'s, Briggs and Stratton Motors, The Grass Chopper and Perfect Tattoo. He enjoyed working on small engines, dirt bikes, and music, especially ICP. He is survived by his parents: Katherine Vokes (Brian Williams) of Idlewild and Ronald Ray (Melinda) Lestser, Jr. of Tennessee; brothers: Ronald Ray Lester III of Idlewild, Richard Kiosterud, Jr., Jacob Kiosterud both of Cadillac; step-father, Richard Kiosterud, Sr. of Cadillac; grandparents: Bonnie Stock of Waterford, Michigan, Edward (Carol Coe) Vokes of Cadillac, Ronald R. (Kathy) Lester, Sr. of Clarkton, Missouri; Great Grandma, Edna Mae Nelson of Clarkton, Missouri; uncle, Paul Lester of East Jordan, Michigan and many cousins and great aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Jeffrey Stock in 2007. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM Thursday, December 22, 2011 at the Peterson Funeral Home in Cadillac with Pastor Jay Julian officiating. Friends may meet the family from 2-4 PM prior to the service on Thursday at the Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. An online guestbook is available at www.petersonfh.com.