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Longtime Rotarian Fred Lesh Passes Away

By on March 31, 2016

leshRotarian, Frederick Hoke Lesh died peacefully at his home Easter morning, Sunday, March 27th, at the age of 90. He was born February 3rd, 1926 in Indianapolis to Perry Wilkins Lesh and Mary Lesh (Hoke). Fred joined the Rotary Club of Indianapolis in 1979. During his membership he was a Club Director, James Whitcomb Riley Fellow and Paul Harris Fellow. Fred gave his time, talent and treasure to the Rotary Club of Indianapolis and the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation.

Fred was also well-known for his participation and organization of the annual Salvation Army Bell Ringing contest each year between the Kiwanis and the Rotary club. His promotion for getting Rotarians involved showcased Fred making his way up to the podium each November, pausing to look at the crowd, then bellowing “CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW?” We heard you Fred and you WILL be missed! It will not soon be forgotten by members that have known Fred during his membership in our club.

He attended Shortridge High School and upon graduation, enlisted in the Navy as a gunner on a merchant marine ship. After the war, he attended Wabash College where he joined the Phi Beta Kappa chapter and studied business. Upon graduation he went to work for the C.P. Lesh Paper Company, eventually taking over the presidency in 1963. – Read full obituary.

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