Leslie S. Lincoln

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Nothing meant more to Les than his family.

Les “Deed” Lincoln, 79, a beloved husband, dad, and papa passed away surrounded by family on October 25, 2026, following a short battle with pancreatic cancer.

Les was born in Michigan and raised in Maplewood, Minnesota. Preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Bea, and his daughter, Heather. Survived by his wife and best friend of 56 years, Diane; his children, Shelley and Matt (Jen); his grandchildren, Chloe, Ethan, Graeme and Teddy; and his brothers, Jim (Peg) and Gary (Tammy). Nothing meant more to Les than his family. He was a proud father, a loving papa, and a consistent father figure in Ethan's life.

Les proudly served his country in the United States Army as a medic in Vietnam from 1969 to 1970. He was a member of American Legion Post 225. After returning home, he began his career as a foreman and press operator at Nordic Press, a job he truly enjoyed and took great pride in.

Les was a lifelong, devoted fan of all Minnesota sports. He bravely supported the Vikings, Twins, Wild, Timberwolves, and the Gophers. He was a very vocal armchair coach. His favorite sports and events to watch were any that his grandkids participated in; he was their #1 fan and rarely missed an opportunity to cheer them on.

Les and Diane were fortunate to spend many weekends at the cabin and take cross-country trips with their family. He loved fishing and 'knocking the snot out of them' on Pokegama. He enjoyed hunting birds and deer with his brother, and hollering for moose during trips to Yellowstone. He loved a good game of 500, trying his luck at the casino, and more recently showed us his talent for croquet; he truly was a mallet master. These are the memories that will be cherished for years to come.

Les will be laid to rest at Fort Snelling National Cemetery on December 2, 2026, at 11:00am. A celebration of Les’s life will be held December 2, 2026, from 3:00pm to 6:00pm at American Legion Post 225 Forest Lake, located at 355 W Broadway Ave, where family and friends will gather to honor this wonderful man. Les will be deeply missed and forever remembered by his family and friends. His humor, stories, love of family, and unmistakable personality will live in the hearts of all who knew and loved him, including nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, and brothers-in-law.