Lester E. Trame of House Springs, MO died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, January 2, 2016. He was born on September 16, 1947 in Breese, IL to Edwin and Loretta (Korte) Trame who reside in Breese, IL. He is also survived by four children; Brent Trame of St. Louis, MO, Christopher Trame of Fenton, MO, Laura (Rick) DeGeare of House Springs, MO, and Valarie (Gary) Higginbotham of Barnhart, MO, four grandchildren Carolynn, Blake and Autum Trame and Zachary Burke. In addition, he is also survived by three brothers, Eldon (Anne) Trame of Belleville, IL, Mike (Dolores) Trame of Highland, IL, and Steve (Angie) Trame of Champaign, IL; two sisters, Donna (Stan) Kampwerth of Bartelso, IL and Barb (Dave) Glaub of Breese, IL; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, ex-brothers in law and ex-sisters in law whom he still considered family, and very dear friend Iris Elder. Lester was a Vietnam veteran. He enjoyed watching Cardinal baseball, singing karaoke and tinkering with guns and tractors. In keeping with Lester's wishes, he will be cremated. A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at Jay B. Smith Funeral Homes; 777 Oakwood (at Highway 141). Fenton, MO 63026 from 1-4 pm. (Military honors at 2 p.m.)