Lester Oliver Hershman age 83 born April 12, 1921, a lifelong resident of Crown Point, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at St. Anthony Medical Center. He is survived by his wife: Violet Carlson Hershman Son: Dennis Darryl Hershman of Bluffton, IN Daughters Carole Fraley and Sharon Edward Doepping both of Crown Point Grandsons: Michael Hershman, Raymond Fraley and Ward Doepping 2 Step Grand Daughters: Debra Messmaker and Diane Hook 1 Brother: Leonard Nora Hershman of Washington Preceded in death by his Parents: Oliver and Gladys Hershman Funeral Services will be held Thursday, July 1, 2004 at 11:00 AM at Geisen Funeral Home, Crown Point with John P. Starr officiating. Interment will be at Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville, IN Friends may call at the Geisen Funeral Home 109 N. East St. Crown Point, IN Wednesday, June 30, 2004 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Mr. Hershman was a member of the Southlake Christian Church in Crown Point. He retired from U.S. Steel in 1983