John Chester's Obituary
John Neil Chester, son of Raymond A. and Helen M. McClusky Chester, was born August 20, 1953, in Detroit, Michigan. He departed this life Saturday, November 8, 2008, in the Dove Senior Citizen Home, near Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of fifty-five years, two months, and eighteen days. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Kelly Chester. John is survived by two sons, John Chester, of Omaha, Nebraska, and Ryan Chester, and his wife, Marianne, of Camdenton, Missouri; a grandson, Ryan Chester, II, of Camdenton, Missouri; three brothers, Jimmy Chester, of Roseville, Michigan, Joe Chester, and his wife, Kathy, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Richard Chester, and his wife, Dawn, of Detroit, Michigan; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends. He was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and graduated from East Detroit High School. He entered the military as a young man and faithfully served his country in the United States Army from January 6, 1975 until January 31, 1995. He attended engineering training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, and served two tours of duty in Germany and two in Korea. After retiring from the Army with the rank of Staff Sergeant, he made his home in the Lebanon area, where he worked for Marathon Electric for five years. John had made his profession of belief in Christ and followed a non-denominational faith. In his spare time he greatly enjoyed watching baseball games, and collected baseball cards. He had an appreciation for classic cars and owned a 1952 Pontiac Chieftan. He loved his family dearly and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandson. John was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend. He will be fondly remembered as a devoted family man, a patriotic citizen, and a kind and caring friend. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday November 13, 2008 at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield, Missouri. Visitation will be Wednesday evening 7-8:30 pm at the funeral home under the direction of the Holman-Howe Funeral Home Lebanon, Missouri.A memorial has been established to the Curry Cancer Center. Donation may be made through the funeral home. Return to top
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