Lester Theodore Happel

Lester Theodore Happel

Cedar Rapids

Lester Theodore Happel, 89, entered heaven on January 2, 2026. Visitation will be held Friday, January 9, 2026, from 4:00–7:00 p.m., and Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 10:00–10:45 a.m. The funeral service will be held Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., all at King of Kings Lutheran Church, 3275 N. Center Point Rd., Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

He was born September 5, 1936, near Atkins, Iowa, and was baptized into Christ at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in Atkins.

He is survived by his wife, Alma (Musehl) Happel, of Cedar Rapids; daughter, Rachel Happel; son, Gregory (Andrea) Happel; grandsons, Martin, August, and Stefan Happel; nephews, Larry Happel, Joel (Susan) Happel, Charlie (Anne) Happel, Ron (Kris) Happel and Jamie (Amanda) Jorgensen; nieces, Jeanine Efflandt, Peggy (John) Badger, Barbara (Jamie) Badger, Karen (Gary) McVicker, and Janet (Dennis) Brown; and many extended family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Clara (Clausen) Happel; infant brother, George; sister, Elaine; brothers, Richard (Lois) Happel, Alfred (Norma) Happel, and Paul (Kathy) Happel; sister, Helen (Jim) Jorgensen; nephew, Keith Happel; and niece, Betty Happel.

He worked in farming, construction, banking, and business. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church for 38 years and King of Kings Lutheran Church for 23 years. He trusted in Jesus as his Lord and Savior. By faith we will meet again.

Memorials may be directed to King of Kings Lutheran Church and the Alzheimer’s Association in Lester’s name.

Online condolences can be left at www.teahenfuneralhome.com.