Lester H. Granaman, 96, of Sperry, Iowa, died Monday, October 19, 2026, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center Hospice House, surrounded by family.
Born on August 16, 1930, in Des Moines County, Iowa, he was the son of Campbell William and Anna Ruth (Wehage) Granaman. On May 10, 1958, he married Shirley Ida Lucas. Together, they celebrated 68 years of marriage.
Lester served in the United States Army during the Korean War. After his retirement from the Army, he worked for Kaser Quarries for forty-three years and then worked for Fye Excavating for a few years. He was the proud owner of Granaman Sporting Goods. Lester enjoyed traveling the country. His hobbies included guns, gun shows, playing Craps, feeding the birds, gardening & flowers. His favorite flower was the dahlia. Lester also loved taking the golf cart out for drives. Most of all, Lester loved being with his grandson Kelton.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley; son, Glenn Granaman of Sperry, Iowa; grandson, Kelton Granaman of Sperry; sister Doris Housman; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Leona Schmeiser.
The funeral service for Lester will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 23, 2026, at Lunning Chapel with Pastor Dan Buck officiating. A one-hour visitation will be held prior to the service at 9:00 a.m. Friday, October 23, 2026, at Lunning Chapel where the family will meet with friends.
Burial will be held in St John’s Cemetery.
Memorials have been established in his memory for St. John’s Cemetery or Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center Hospice House.