Lester S 'Les' Holstein II

February 10, 1939 - January 16, 2021

Lester Samuel Holstein II passed away on January 16, 2021 peacefully at home in San Clemente on hospice, while listening to his favorite gospel hymns. He was born in Hershey PA on February 10, 1939 to Lester S Holstein and Fairie Webb Holstein. His father worked in the Hershey Chocolate Factory for 30 years. He is survived by his wife Sharon (Eddy, Tucker) Holstein; and by his son Lester S Holstein III MD and his wife Kim, their children Ryan, Lauren, Kaitlyn and Brenton Holstein; and by his daughter Kristen Claassen MFT, her husband Brian, their daughter Analise and son Joel, his wife Kelsea and one greatgrandchild Avery Jayne Claassen. Also survived by his stepchildren Rand Tucker, his wife Aimee and grandchildren Trey, Ethan and Ella Tucker, and Reagan Tucker Cannon and her husband Jason. He was preceded in death by stepson Rob Tucker and a sister Barbara Holstein Shields. Les attended Palmyra High School and Lebanon Valley College in PA where he was a star athlete in several sports. After graduating he worked at the Milton Hershey School before going to seminary in ILL and CA. He went on to teach and coach in both Christian and public schools. In midlife he went back to school and obtained his LVN to do home health nursing. He loved art and music; sang, played guitar and keyboard, using his talent in church and community events and teaching. Art & tennis were hobbies in his retirement. He always had a joke to share with friends and strangers. He had a strong Christian faith and was active in church throughout his life. He was much loved, and we look forward to seeing him again in heaven. CELEBRATION OF LIFE for Les Holstein Saturday March 27, 20221 At 2:00 PM At San Clemente Presbyterian Church 119 Avenida de la Estrella. San Clemente CA (With masks and social distancing) In lieu of flowers it is suggested that you donate to World Vision to which Les was a child sponsor for many years, or to child welfare organization of your choice.