8/7/2024
Elam Lester “Les” Siegrist died Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at Fairmount Homes in Ephrata, PA.
He was born in East Petersburg, PA to Elva Mae Hess Siegrist and Elmer Burkhart Siegrist. Les is survived by his loving wife, Rebecca Mae King Siegrist; daughter, Lorinda “Rinn” Siegrist; step-children, Sandra Harnish (David), Brian King (Tonya) and Jessica King (Chad Martin); seven grandchildren, Emily Harnish (Nick Martin), Derek Harnish (Lydia), Luke King (Lydia), Caroline King, Jackson King, Esme King Martin and Eleni King Martin; siblings, Mervin Siegrist, Ruth Steiner and Sanford Siegrist.
Les was predeceased by his first wife, Audrey Burkholder Siegrist and a brother Donald.
Les had a strong love of fishing. He especially enjoyed fishing the Susquehanna flats, catching stripers on top water lures, many of which he crafted himself.
Les was a home decorator by trade, He owned Siegrist Decorating in Leola. He had a keen eye for color and advised customers on home color combinations.
Snowmobiling was a favorite pastime. In 2000, Les and a group of like-minded friends snowmobiled across Canada. Les was a member of Forest Hills Mennonite Church where he served by ushering and helping with building maintenance. Les enjoyed playing games and taking family out fishing on his boat. He always looked forward to holidays, birthdays and family meals.
The family wishes to convey their sincere thanks to all the caregivers at Fairmount Homes. We are so grateful for the quality care Les received.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday August 24 at 11 AM with visitation with the family at 10 AM at Forest Hills Mennonite Church, 100 Quarry Road, Leola. Memorial contributions in honor of Les can be made to Chesapeake Bay Foundation (www.cbf.org) or Fairmount Homes (fairmounthomes.org).