Lester Druck, former business law instructor

Lester Druck was a much loved instructor at our college. He was a very generous man with his time and advice. Students and staff would seek out him out. Always a kind word and smile. Here is his obituary:

Druck, Lester A.
MADISON
Lester A. Druck, age 92, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2009, after a short  illness.

Lester was born on June 19, 1917, to William and Etta Druck in St. Paul, Minn. He was an award winning tennis player in high school and college.  Academically gifted, he graduated from high school a year early. From 1934 to  1940 he attended the University of Minnesota where he obtained both B.A. and  J.D. degrees. After graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1943, where he  served as a master sergeant assigned to the headquarters unit of the 10th  Army Artillery in the invasion of Okinawa.

Upon discharge from the Army,  Lester met the love of his life, Ann Fantle, from LaCrosse. They were married  for 61 years. Together Lester and Ann owned and operated department stores in  Boscobel, Tomah and Madison, as well as a bridal store in Madison. Lester  also was a practicing attorney working for the Department of Agriculture in  the Consumer Protection Division. For 15 years prior to his retirement he was  an instructor of business law at the Madison Area Technical College.

Together  Lester and Ann had three children, William (Sue Ellen) Druck of Whitefish  Bay, Thomas (Umi) Druck of Seattle, Wash. (formerly of Whitefish Bay), and  Lori (Richard) Kalnicky of Madison. Lester is further survived by seven  grandchildren, Joshua (Jaime) Druck, Benjamin (Lisa) Kalnicky, Amanda Druck  (fiancé Nate Sockrider), Emily (Seth) Price, Aaron Druck, Shayna Druck  (fiancé Tony Fahres), and Miriam (Mike) Weitkum; three great-grandchildren,  Stella and Dylan Druck, and Tyler Kalnicky. Lester is also survived by  brother-in-law, John (Pearl) Fantle and brother-in-law Joel (Lorna) Fantle;  and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann  (Fantle) on May 5, 2009; his brother, Gerald; and his sister, Lois Hoffman. 

Lester will be forever remembered for his dry sense of humor, twinkling eyes,  and his ability to relate to people of all ages and from all walks of life. Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, at CRESS  FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison. The family will receive guests  beginning at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Internment will follow at Forest  Hill Cemetery. The family wishes to thank the nurses and others at HospiceCare for their kind and understanding support. In lieu of flowers, the  family asks that memorial donations be made to HospiceCare Foundation Inc.,  5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison, WI 53711; Temple Beth El, 2702 Arbor Drive,  Madison, WI 53711; or the American Heart Association. Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road Madison (608) 238-3434  www.cressfuneralservice.com