Lester Marvin Moeller

Lester Marvin Moeller, age 91, of Preston, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Genesis East Medical Center in Davenport.

Born July 26, 1934, to Fred and Lillian (Aude) Moeller, Lester graduated from Miles High School in 1952. On March 1, 1959, he married the love of his life, Alice Scheper, sharing a beautiful 65-year marriage.

A lifelong, dedicated farmer, Lester was an award-winning steward of the land and served on the Jackson County Pork Producers board. Beyond the fields, he was a gifted woodworker, a collector of Oliver tractors, a die-hard Iowa Hawkeyes fan, and a devoted family man who cherished taking his loved ones on vacations across the country.

Lester is survived by his four children: Carmen (Jason) Moeller-Oostenryk of Davenport, Bruce Moeller of St. Petersburg, FL, Pauline (Malik) Mwamba of Houston, TX, and Paul (Gene) Moeller of Preston; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren, with one more on the way. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice; his son, Leon; his parents; and four siblings: Jeanetta, Lucille, Gilbert, and Raymond.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19th, at St Johns Lutheran Church in Preston. Visitation will take place prior to the service from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow in Miles Cemetery.