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Thede, Lester D.
Lester D. Thede, 87, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Belle Plaine, died Tuesday, March 22, 2011, in his home following a sudden illness. Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, March 26, at Hrabak Funeral Home in Belle Plaine by Pastor Ron McKee. Burial will be at the Keystone Cemetery. Visitation will be an hour before the service at the funeral home.
He is survived by his son, Randy (Susie) Thede and daughter, Linda Lindsey, both of Cedar Rapids.
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