Lester D. Menke (December 16, 1918 – March 5, 2016) was a state Representative from the Iowa's 5th and 7th Districts.

After he served in the Iowa House, Menke served as a liaison between Governor Terry Branstad and the legislature for two years.

from Morningside College, where he later served as a member of the board of directors, and attended The University of Iowa College of Law for one year.

He worked as a farm owner and for an insurance agency.

Menke received Morningside College's Distinguished Alumni award in 1975.