Passed away peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by family at Lambton Meadowview Villa, Petrolia on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at the age of 75. Devoted husband of Lynn (Parker) Hohner for 30 years. Loving dad of Mike and Evelyne Hohner, Cyndie Hohner, Steve Hohner, and Dave Hohner and step-father of Jenilyn Sheppard, and the late Jillian Sheppard . Proud grandpa of Cecillia, Dakota; Amber, Nikki, Amanda; Emery, Shelby, Gavin, Hannah; Chloe, Landon; Austin, and Trevor and great-grandpa of 13. Dear brother of Catherine, Paul, Grant, and Ernie and brother-in-law of Alan. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his first wife Jackie (Peck) Hohner, great-granddaughter Kinsley, parents Clarence and Vera Hohner, and brother Donald.
Rev. Les devoted many years (over 35) of his life to serving as a Lutheran Minister. He touched the lives of many people in various communities.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 456 Main Street South, EXETER on Thursday evening from 5 – 8 PM.
Rev. Les’ funeral service will be held at Zion Lutheran Church, 148 Frederick Street, DASHWOOD on Friday, August 16th at 2 PM. Interment Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to Lutheran Association of Missionaries and Pilots (LAMP) or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Dave Logan
So sorry to hear about Les, I worked with him at Dominion Chain..yes, we go back a long ways. Tho I haven’t seen him for years, we really hit it off as buddies remember when my son & I flew out to Winnipeg to visit him when you young kids lost ur mom.. so many memories.. He is at peace now.. please take care..Rest In Peace Les…
Beryl Priestap-Perks
Sincere sympathy on the passing of Les. I remember when Les ,Jackie and family attended 2nd St . John’s at Wartburg.
Many good memories.
Dan Heywood
Ernie and Family Sorry to hear of Lester’s passing. Dan
Gary and Louise Heywood
I’m so sad to hear the Lester has passed and I’m sorry that I missed the visitation but we were down east and I never heard anything till today at church please except our deepest sympathy and May he rest in peace and I know he will be deeply missed by all the people that he touched in his life
Lynn McDougall (Wicke)
So sad to hear of Les passing away today during our prayers in church. He will forever hold a very special place in my heart, as my Sunday School teacher at Warburg and the fun times with our Youth Group too! Hugs to you Cindy and Mike. It has been so long since our days hanging out together in Rostock and at Central Perth. But also in my mind it seems just like yesterday that we were kids. Praying you find comfort in knowing your Dad is in heaven with eternal peace forever! Hugs to all!
Mark Heimrich
To all Rev Les’s Family;
My sincere sympathy in your loss of Les. Such a fine fellow in so many ways.
Mark (& Julie) Heimrich
June Taycraft(Mogk)
Condolences to the family on Les passing. We are members of 2nd St. John’s church in Wartburg
Rev Lowell and Diane Dennis
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Les’s family. I went to seminary with Les and it was great getting to know him. God comfort you with the sure and certain hope of the resurrection and a happy reunion in heaven!
Carrie Cleave
Thinking of the whole family, my heart goes out to you all. So very sorry for your loss.
Nat Szuszkiel
Condolences Lynn to you and your family.We all have fond memories of Pastor Les.
Nat Szuszkiel family.
Shepherd of the Lutheran Church Canmore AB
Sonia Nutt
Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. I will always remember Les with all his laughter and jokes, and his heart of gold. I am glad I got to know him. He will truly be missed but never forgotten for his impact on the world he leaves behind. Rest in peace Les – God loves you
Richard Herter
On behalf of myself and our congregation at Christ, Sarnia, our deepest condolences to you, Lynn and to Les’ family upon hearing of Rev. Les’ passing. Pastor Les was a wonderful friend and a Pastor to all of us during our various times of pastoral vacancy over the past 25 years or so; we will deeply miss his sense of humour, sharp wit and and his distinctive hardy chuckle. He was always a joy to be around and kept his sense of optimism and his faith, even when times were tough for both of us as a church body and when dealing with his health matters. He will be deeply missed by all of us who knew him at Christ Lutheran Church, Sarnia, Ontario over the past many years, may God provide His loving comfort to those who now mourn his passing.
Mark and Jodi Weigand
Dear Dave, Chloe and Landon,
We were sorry to hear of your Dad/Grandpa’s passing. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love and hugs,
Jodi and Mark ❤️
Teresa & Joe
Dave, Chloe, Landon and Family
We are sorry to hear of your loss. We are thinking of you at this difficult time. Cherish your memories.
Teresa & Joe Hendriks
Rose Brittain
To all the family sincere condolences to everyone hugs and prayers memories are forever
Randy & Diane Hoffman
Ernie, Peggy & family
We are sorry for your loss.
Thinking of you 💕
Randy, Diane, Corey & Cayla
Wayne &Bonnie Keller
Very saddened to hear of Lester passing. He will be missed by his wife…children and brothers and sister…along with all who new him. So very sorry for your loss. Such fond memories of a gentle man. Rest in peace Lester Wayne &Bonnie Keller
Christina (Moody) Stamarski
My thoughts and prayers to the Hohner family at this time. Lester was a good man, loved by so many.
Judith and Mark
Dave, Chloe and Landon,
Our sincerest sympathies. Thinking of you.
Joanne Knights
To Cathy, Paul, Grant , Ernie
Sorry to hear of the passing of your brother. Sending my condolences to everyone
Leon Coolman
Our sincere condolences to the family. Keep your memories close to help you through this sad time in your lives.
Julie Totaram
Deepest sympathy to the Hohner family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. From the Totaram family
Joan Cleave
To Lynn, Dave, Cyndie, Mike, Steve , Chloe and Landon:
I offer my sincere condolences to all of you and your extended families on your loss of Les. He was an inspiration to all of you . May your memories keep him close in your hearts so that he is still with you always.
Hugs to All
Joan Cleave
Bill & Darlene Nater
Dear Hohner family: On behalf of First Lutheran Church Logan and ourselves we offer our deepest sympathies. We enjoyed having Rev Les Hohner as our vacancy pastor during 2001 and 2022.
Sincerely, Bill & Darlene Nater
George and Sue Wilson
Paul, Ernie and families, Lynn and family, sincere condolences on your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bonnie Hogarth Sitter
Remembering all the Hohner family when we grew up at the “North End” as we called it.
My condolences to all the family.
Bonnie Hogarth Sitter
Sharon Brokenshire
Sorry to hear of Lester’s passing, my sincerest sympathy to Dave, Chloe and Landon and all of Lester’s family RIP
Sharon (Cleave) Brokenshire
Greg and Cheryl Becker
Chloe and Landon
So sorry to hear of your Grandpa’s passing. Hugs!!
Jennine McKenzie
Jenilyn, Austin and Lynn.
My deepest sympathies to you all. Big hugs to you.
Rest in Peace Les.
Heike
Dave, Chloe and Landon, sending my sincerest condolences.
Maureen Wood (Skip )
Paul & Sharon, & Family
My Sincere Condolences on your Loss
Angela Vandeworp
To Lester’s family please except my condolences. Great memories of when we were children.
Sandra & Chris Regier
Dave, Chloe & Landon – we are so sorry for you loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Chris & Sandra Regier
Allan Hohner
Our deepest condolences to Lynn and Lester’s families upon Les’ passing.
Love and prayers to all.
God bless his soul. R.I.P. Lester. 🙏
Mike Higgins
Ernie, Paul & families. Sending my condolences to all of you! Your I’m my thoughts and prayers.
Cindy Broad
So sorry for your loss, he is at rest now.
Thinking of you all at this time.
God bless you all.
Cindy PSW , LMV
Sonja [berg] Seiler
Ernie and Hohner family so sorry for your loss
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To Catherine, Paul, Grant. Ernie, Lynn and family.
Sorry to learn of Les’ passing. Haven’t seen Les in many years, but have good memories of his younger days in Exeter. May your memories of Les bring you comfort in the future.
Our condolences to all.
Susan Taylor
So very sorry for your loss he was a true gent