Mr. Lester Henry Tieben, age 83, passed away on Saturday 15, 2024 in Waco, Texas. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 20, 2024 at St. Eugene Catholic Church in McGregor, Texas with Father Albert Ruiz officiating. Burial to follow in McGregor Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 19, 2024 from 6-8 p.m. with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Cole Funeral Home in McGregor, Texas.

Lester was born on October 26, 1940 to Ben and May (Larson) Tieben in Dodge City, Kansas. He was a longtime resident of McGregor, Texas. Lester married the love of his life, Paulene Faye Woods on April 4, 1964 in Wright, Kansas. Lester served in the United States Army from 1962-1965. He owned and operated My-D Han-D from 1970-2005 in McGregor, Texas. He enjoyed playing golf, cards with his friends, he love to aggravate people, and liked driving around town on his golf cart. Lester also enjoyed the holidays and BBQ's with his family.

He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Lester Paul Tieben, Jr., daughter, Becky Hernandez, son, Joe Tieben; brother, Jimmy Tieben and son-in-law, Earl "Sonny" Leonard.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Paulene Tieben; son, Jason Tieben, daughter, Christina Leonard, 14 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and numerous adopted children, nieces and nephews; sisters, Ester Cox and husband, Kenny, Marlene Humphres and husband, Sam; brother, Benny Tieben and wife, Dixie.

Pallbearers: Brady Tieben, Blake Tieben, Collin Tieben, Jason Tieben, Christopher Sepulveda and Edward Reyes. Honorary Pallbearers: Chase Tieben, Steven Neal, Woody Thurmond, and Alan Lange.